One less than the quotient of four and a number x

This expression would be written as 4/x - 1.

When we write expressions of sentences like this, we need to separate out the different terms. Remember than 12 less than would come after, since it is subtraction.

quotient of 4 and a number x ... 1 less than

(4/x) ... - 1

Put that together

4/x - 1

4/x - 1

Step-by-step explanation:

This expression would be written as 4/x - 1.

When we write expressions of sentences like this, we need to separate out the different terms. Remember than 12 less than would come after, since it is subtraction.

quotient of 4 and a number x ... 1 less than

(4/x) ... - 1

Put that together