I think this is asking for a formula?

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I think this is asking for a formula?

Write the following phrase using symbols.
The quotient of p minus q, divided by 5

2006-06-27 02:48:35 · 5 answers · asked by spontanious402000 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

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Yes, a quotient is a division problem and the question is a bit misleading. The question should have been written: The quotient of p minus q, and 5. In any event, the other respondents are correct.

(p-q)/5 is the formula.

2006-06-27 05:52:10 · answer #1 · answered by bvroeg 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

(p - q)/5

2006-06-27 05:43:13 · answer #2 · answered by Sherman81 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

(p - q)/5

2006-06-27 03:48:56 · answer #3 · answered by Thermo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

(p - q) / 5

2006-06-27 02:54:44 · answer #4 · answered by atheistforthebirthofjesus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes this is asking for you to write the equation.

2006-06-27 02:52:10 · answer #5 · answered by csucdartgirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋