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Which algebraic expression matches

“The quotient of a number and four minus eight?”

A) n/4 - 8

B) 8 - 4n

C) 4/n + 8

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Answer:

A)
(n)/(4 - 8)

Explanation:

The quotient of a number four minus eight

n/ 4 - 8

If the question was "The quotient of a number and four", the answer would be n/4. But the question says "four minus eight", so the answer is
(n)/(4 - 8).

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User Gergo
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Answer:

A

Explanation:

Start with small steps

  • the quotient of a number and 4.
  • A number is mentioned first. It's the numerator n. Four is the denominator n/4
  • The next part is ambiguous. Is 8 part of the denominator. The grammar says it would be, but I'm pretty certain that is not what is meant. What is meant is that 8 is added to the fraction
  • n/4 - 8
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