Define a variable and write an expression for the phrase.

Question

the quotient of 2 times a number and 8

Answer 1

Let's define the variable:

Let \( x \) be the number.

Now, the phrase "the quotient of 2 times a number and 8" can be expressed mathematically as:

\[ \frac{2x}{8} \]

This expression represents the quotient of 2 times the number \( x \) and 8.