Example Solution: The quotient of 4 decreased by v and w
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Our approach to representing the given algebraic expression verbally will be to break it down into terms, factors, and operations.
4-v/w
In this expression, one expression is being divided by one term. For translation purposes, we can treat the difference 4-v as one term. Let's break the quotient down into more digestible pieces.
Now that we have translated each of the pieces, let's bring it all together.
4-v/w
The quotient of 4decreased byv and w.
Please note that it is often possible to express the same algebraic operations in multiple ways, so our translation is only one of many possible correct translations.
