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Question 53631: Can someone help me with this problem?
Here is a statement representing an algebraic relationship. What is the equation?
The quotient of 9 and the difference of 8 and a number ....
Thanks,
Sher

Answer by rchill(405) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"Quotient" means you need to divide, and "difference" means you need to subtract. So, the "difference of 8 and a number" is written as 8-x, x is "a number". Now taking "the quotient of 9 and ..." gives us the final equation of 9%2F%288-x%29.