SOLUTION: Translate the following phrases into mathematical expressions: #1. (-8) subtracted from 4 first, and then that total divided by 4. #2. 5 multiplied by 9 first, and then 6 add

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Question 847106: Translate the following phrases into mathematical expressions:
#1. (-8) subtracted from 4 first, and then that total divided by 4.
#2. 5 multiplied by 9 first, and then 6 added to that total.

Thanks for the help, need answers ASAP. Already have answers in mind and want to make sure they are correct. Thank you!
P.S.
If you wanted to know what I thought the answers were, here are my conclusions:

For #1: [4-(-8)]/4 ...(by the way, the forward slash means divided by)
For #2: 5*9+6 (this one was easier)

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
%284-%28-8%29%29%2F4 Good work and %284-%28-8%29%29%2F4+=+3
5%2A9+%2B+6 Yes! and 5%2A9+%2B+6+=+51