Question

8 less than the quotient of 42 and a number?

Answer 1

8- 42/y

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Answer 2

The required expression is
`(42)/(x)-8`.

Explanation:

Let the unknown number be x.

We need to find an expression for the given statement "8 less than the quotient of 42 and a number".

y = Quotient of 42 and a number =
`(42)/(x)`.

8 less than the number y = y - 8

8 less than the quotient of 42 and a number is

`(42)/(x)-8`

Therefore the expression for the given statement "8 less than the quotient of 42 and a number" is
`(42)/(x)-8`.