Which student correctly wrote the algebraic expression for the following statement?

the quotient of a number and seven
Adrian’s work
quotient represents division
StartFraction 7 over n EndFraction
Hailey’s work
quotient represents division
StartFraction n Over 7 EndFraction
Camila’s work
quotient represents multiplication
7 n
Juan’s work
quotient represents subtraction
7 minus n

1 answer

The correct algebraic expression for the statement "the quotient of a number and seven" is represented by the variable \( n \) divided by 7.

Thus, let's analyze each student's work:

  • Adrian's work: \( \frac{7}{n} \) (This represents 7 divided by a number, which is not correct.)

  • Hailey's work: \( \frac{n}{7} \) (This correctly represents the quotient of a number \( n \) and 7.)

  • Camila's work: \( 7n \) (This represents multiplication, which is incorrect.)

  • Juan's work: \( 7 - n \) (This represents subtraction, which is incorrect.)

The student who correctly wrote the algebraic expression for "the quotient of a number and seven" is Hailey.