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A number is divided by 1/4.Write an expression for this situation.

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Answer:

x ÷ 1/4

Explanation:

Concepts:

  • An expression a mathematical sentence that has at least two numbers and a minimum of one math operation (addition, subtraction, etc.) in it. An expression cannot have an = sign in it.
  • A variable is an unknown, numerical value in an equation, often represented by the letter x.

Solving:

Let's translate the first part of the expression:

1. "A number"

  • Since we're unaware of the number in this expression, we can mark it as a variable, x.
  • This means that, so far for our expression, we only have the variable, "x".

2. "divided by 1/4"

  • When we're dividing, we use the ÷ symbol to represent that operation.
  • Now, let's put the first part of our expression with the second one: "x ÷ 1/4"

Therefore, the expression for this situation is x ÷ 1/4.

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