Question

plz i need help :(

Translate the word phrase into a variable expression.

The quotient of a number and 3 is decreased by 1.

A.
3n-1

B.
1-n/3

C.
n/3-1

D.
1-3/n

Answer 1

Hi,
What part do you not understand, or all of it?

Answer 2

So 3 is decreased by 1: 3-1.
The quotient of a number = division.
You can eliminate A, because it has no division.
You can also eliminate B because 3-1 is not in it.
C is most likely correct, because it has all the components said.
You can eliminate D, because it said "3 decreased by 1", not "1 decreased by 3".
So yes, C is the answer!

Answer 3

all of it

Answer 4

The answer is above. After you read it, let me know if you have anything else you don't understand about this question.

Answer 5

quotient is what you get when you divide 2 terms and to decrease means to get less so you subtract

Answer 6

Sorry if my response wasn't very helpful or anything. I just joined and really tired so idk if it is all that helpful. Thanks for reading, and let me know if you need any more help! :)