Question

The quotient of a number Y and 5 decreased by 3

Answer 1

This expression would be written as Y/5 - 3

In order to find the equation given in a word problem, add symbols next to each word you see in parenthesis.

The quotient of a number Y (Y) (/) and 5 (5) decreased (-) by 3 (3).

Then remove all but the parenthesis.

Y/5 - 3

Answer 2

i think the answer is
y/5-3