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The quotient of the sum of a number and 3 and 2

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The question

Question: write with math signs: the quotient of the sum of a number and 3 and 2.

the quotient of the sum of a number and 3 and 2

1 Change words to math

2 Put it in order

The first one comes first.

Divide is written as a fraction: top over bottom.

So we get (n + 3)/2.

= n + 32

3 Check

Let's check with a number.

Say the number is 5.

The quotient of the sum of 5 and 3 and 2 is 4.

the quotient of the sum of 5 and 3 and 2 is 4

And (5 + 3)/2 is 4 too.

So (n + 3)/2 is right!

5 + 32 = 4

Let's look back.

First: change words to math.

Then: put it in order.

Last: check.

Answer
= n + 32

Your turn

Try this one yourself, then check:

the quotient of the sum of a number and 4 and 2
Show the answer
n + 42

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