document.write( "Question 489231: How is 2 less than the quotient of 5 and a number x written? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #333606 by chessace(471)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! (5/x)-2 \n" ); document.write( "I would have said \"divided by\" instead of \"and\". \n" ); document.write( "As written, it could be a \"guzinta\" and answer is (x/5)-2. \n" ); document.write( "My Math Dictionary under Quotient does not give any default for \"and\". \n" ); document.write( "Bad statement. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |