Question

Write an algebraic expression for the statement '6 less than the quotient of x divided by 3 equals 2'.

• A. $6-\frac{x}{3}=2$
• B. $\frac{x}{3}-6=2$
• C. $3x-6=2$
• D. $\frac{3}{x}-6=2$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $\frac{x}{3}-6=2$

Quotient of x divided by 3 can be expressed as $\frac{x}{3}$

6 less than $\frac{x}{3}$ is expressed as $\frac{x}{3}-6$

$\therefore$ The required algebraic expression is $\frac{x}{3}-6=2$