Question

If n represents a number then write an expression for two less than one fourth of n

Answer 1

Answer:  $\frac{1}{4}n-2$

This is the same as $\frac{n}{4} - 2$ and it is also equivalent to $0.25n-2$

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Explanation:

n is some placeholder for a number

one fourth of that number is $\frac{1}{4}n$ which is the same as $\frac{n}{4}$ or $0.25n$ since 1/4 = 0.25

From here, we subtract off 2 to get $\frac{1}{4}n-2$ as one possible final answer.