Question

Write the algebraic expression for, A number is 4 less than the quotient of x by y.​

Answer 1

Answer:

How to express, "two less than the quotient of

x

by

y

" ?

Algebra

1 Answer

Alan N.

Feb 8, 2018

Expression

=

x

y

−

2

Explanation:

We can approach this question in two simple steps.

(i) "the quotient of

x

by

y

can be expressed as

x

y

(ii)

2

less than a number cen be expressed as that number

−

2

So, combining (i) and (ii) above and letting our required result be "Expression", we have:

Expression

=

x

y

−

2

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