SOLUTION: hi, i have two questions:
write each english phrase as an algebraic expression. let x represent the number.
1) the difference of six and half of a number
my answer is: 6-x
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Question 313912: hi, i have two questions:
write each english phrase as an algebraic expression. let x represent the number.
1) the difference of six and half of a number
my answer is: 6-x/2(x over 2)
2) the quotient of three and the difference of five and a number
my answer is: 3/5-x (3 over 5-x)
am i correct?
thanks
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
is absolutely correct. You could also write it as:
and be equally correct.
is also absolutely correct.
Good job
John

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