The quotient of a number Y and 5 decreased by 3

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Freddy Ware

14 February, 17:51

The quotient of a number Y and 5 decreased by 3

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Mauricio Andrews · Answer 1

Mauricio Andrews 14 February, 19:14

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I think the answer is

y/5-3

Alisa Ryan · Answer 2

This expression would be written as Y/5 - 3

In order to find the equation given in a word problem, add symbols next to each word you see in parenthesis.

The quotient of a number Y (Y) (/) and 5 (5) decreased (-) by 3 (3).

Then remove all but the parenthesis.

Y/5 - 3