Question 142274: Translate each verbal expression into an algebraic expression a. Five subtracted from a number. b. The ratio of a number and six Answer by rapaljer(4671) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! a. Five subtracted from a number. Let x = the number. Now, this is NOT 5-x, It has to be 5 subtracted FROM x, which is x-5.
b. The ratio of a number and six. Ratio means a quotient, so you divide. Let x = the number.
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