Question

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Part 1
Which phrase could be best represented by the algebraic expression StartFraction n Over 9 EndFraction minus 7
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Part 1
Choose the correct answer below.
A.
the difference between a number n and 7
B.
7 less than the quotient of n divided by 9
C.
7 less than a number n
D.
the quotient of 9 and a number n
Choose the correct answer below.

Answer 1

B. "7 less than the quotient of n divided by 9" — that phrase means (n ÷ 9) − 7, which matches n/9 − 7.