Translate the English expression into an equivalent mathematical expression written in symbols. Then simplify. 6 subtracted from the quotient of 35 and 5.

Answer 1

First build the equivalent mathematical expression reading from left to right.

6 subtracted from ...

(...) − 6

the quotient of...

(... / ...) − 6

35 and 5

(35 / 5) − 6

To simplify this equivalent mathematical expression, first divide and then subtract.

(35 / 5) − 6

7 − 6

1

The expression simplifies to 1.