Question

One third of a number as an algebraic expression?

Answer 1

Any of the following:

• `x-:3`
• `x/3`
• `1/3x`

Explanation:

Let the number be `x`

To find one-third of a number, divide the number by `3`,

`x-:3`

or it can be written as,

`x/3`

or it can also be written as,

`1/3x`