Chapter 4.6, Problem 1CYU

To determine

To translate:the given sentence into equation.

Answer to Problem 1CYU

The required equation is $\frac{n}{3}-8=16$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The quotient of a number and 3, less8, is 16.

Calculation:

Let the number be n .

A quotient is the answer to a division. It is always used with the word ‘and’ to show which numbers are being divided.

The quotient of a number and 3 is $\frac{n}{3}$ .

Less 8 means subtract 8 from something.

Put all together,

The quotient of a number and 3, less 8 is $\frac{n}{3}-8$ .

The equation of the sentence “The quotient of a number and 3, less 8, is 16” is as follows

  $\frac{n}{3}-8=16$

Conclusion:

Hence, the required equation is $\frac{n}{3}-8=16$ .