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A number divided by 4 plus 6

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Step by step

The question

Question: write with math signs: a number divided by 4 plus 6.

a number divided by 4 plus 6

1 Change words to math

2 Put it in order

So we get n/4 + 6.

= n4 + 6

3 Check

Let's check with a number.

Say the number is 12.

12 divided by 4 plus 6 is 9.

12 divided by 4 plus 6 is 9

And 12/4 + 6 is 9 too.

So n/4 + 6 is right!

124 + 6 = 9

Let's look back.

First: change words to math.

Then: put it in order.

Last: check.

Answer
= n4 + 6

Your turn

Try this one yourself, then check:

a number divided by 2 plus 7
Show the answer
n2 + 7

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