Question

How do you write these as equasions?
four less than a number
three times a number
the quotient of 4 and a number
nine more than a number
Thanks!

Answer 1

x= y-4
x=3y
y/4 = x
x=y+9

Answer 2

four less means -4
three times means 3 x
quotient of 4 means 4/ something
nine more means +9