Example Solution: The quotient of the numbers b and 3
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The symbol ÷ means that we are performing a division. Keep in mind there is more than one way to write a division.
b ÷ 3 ⇔ b/3In this expression, a numberb is divided by 3. When finding a word phrase for this, we will start with the operation, which, when terms are divided, can be referred to as a quotient.
Algebraic Term
Verbal Translation
÷
The quotient of
b
a number b
3
the number 3
Now that we have translated each of the pieces, let's bring it all together.
b ÷ 3
The quotient of the numbersb and 3
Please note that it is often possible to express the same algebraic operations multiple ways, so our translation is only one of multiple possible correct translations.
