Example Solution: 6 less than the quotient of a number y and 11
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Our approach to representing the given algebraic expression verbally will be to break it down into terms and operations.
y/11 - 6In this expression, a term is being subtracted from a variable divided by a number. Let's break it down into more digestible pieces.
Algebraic Term
Verbal Translation
6
6
-
less than
â– /â–
the quotient of
y
a number y
11
the number 11
Now that we have translated each of the pieces, let's bring it all together.
y/11 - 6 [1em]
6 less than the quotient of a number y and 11
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.
