Question

Translate the following phrase into a math expression whichever is appropriate use x to represent the unknown number Six less than the quotient of nine and a number

Answer 1

9/x -6

Explanation:

Answer 2

Given,

The phrase is,

Six less than the quotient of nine and a number

Consider, the number is x.

The mathematicsl expression of quotient of nine and a number is,

`(9)/(x)`

The mathematical expression of six less than is,

`-6`

Combining both statements then,

`(9)/(x)-6`

Hence, the mathematical expession is 9/x -6.