I need some help. translate into an algebraic expression.

a number divided by ten, then the
quotient decreased by two

Ineed to learn how to solve this problem

For the rule of 78, for a 12-month period, the last term in the sequence is 12 and the series sums to 78. for an 10 month period, the last term is and the series sum is . for a 15 month period, the last term is and the series sum is . for a 20 month period, the last term is and the series sum is

List the sides of δrst in in ascending order (shortest to longest) if: m∠r =x+28°, m∠s = 2x+16°, and m∠t = x+12°