"One less than the quotient of a number and -5.

(x/-5) - 1

"The quotient of a number  x and - 5 " x/-5

"one less" means you will subtract  1 from it.

What is an algebraic expression?

an algebraic expression is an expression built up from integer constants, variables, and algebraic operations.

Example of an algebraic expression

3x² − 2xy + c is an algebraic expression. Since taking the square root is the same as raising the power, is also an algebraic expression

seven divided by twice a number7 ÷ 2n or

three times a number decreased by 11 3n - 11

coins of silver or gold

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