Question

Write an expression to represent: Four less than the quotient of a number x and 5.

Answer 1

x/5 - 4

Explanation:

The quotient of a number x and 5 refers to division of both terms.

x/5

Four less than the quotient refers to subtraction.

x/5 - 4

Answer 2

`(x)/(5) - 4`

Explanation:

You are dividing x by 5 and then subtracting 4.