Question

Explain how to write and evaluate an algebraic expression. thirteen less than the quotient of forty and a number, evaluate when n = 2​

Answer 1

Answer:

$\dfrac{40}{n}-13$

7

Step-by-step explanation:

"The quotient of 40 and a number" means  $\dfrac{40}{n}$

"13 less than" means subtract 13

So the expression is:  $\dfrac{40}{n}-13$

When n = 2:

$\implies \dfrac{40}{2}-13=20-13=7$