Concept explainers
To state: An algebraic expression that models the word phrase: the quotient of the difference between 5 and a number n , and 2.
The resultant algebraic expression is
Given information:
The given statement is the quotient of the difference between 5 and a number n , and 2.
Explanation:
Consider the definition of algebraic expression:
A mathematical phrase that includes a combination of numbers and variables using the mathematical operations is known as an algebraic expression.
The same statement can be expressed in algebra by writing it using numbers, variables, and mathematical operations.
Subtract n from 5 to get
Now divide
Therefore,
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