You can translate this two different ways, which means your question is NOT unequivocal.
(n/3) - 4 = 20 or (n - 4)/3 = 20.
Sophia H.
asked • 10/26/18How do u translate this into a equation : Four less than a number divided by 3 is 20
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Mark M. answered • 10/26/18
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That would be
n/3 - 4 = 20
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Emma T.
What is n12/04/20