How do you write the expression for: eight plus the quotient of a number and 3 is -2?

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Isa :) · Stefan V.
Apr 10, 2018

8 + (x÷3) = -2

Explanation:

Let's break it down:

  • "8 plus" converts to 8 + ;

  • "the quotient of a number and 3" converts to x÷3 because "quotient" means the answer to a division; and since we don't know what the number is, we input 'x'.

  • "is 2" converts to = 2

Kashina K.
Apr 10, 2018

8+x//3=-2

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