How do you write this as a numerical expression? Decrease the quotient of 24 and 3 by 5 In this lesson you will learn how to translate a verbal description of a calculation by writing it as a numerical expression. Lets Review = 13Sum = 3Difference 7 x 6 = 42Product 42 _ 7 = 6Quotient Core Lesson David has $5. Andy has $2 less than David. Two less than Divide the sum of 8 and 4 in half 8 (8 + 4)_ 2 (8 + 4) x (8 + 4) + 4 (12)_ 2 6 x (12) 12 2 = x Decrease the quotient of 24 and 3 by 5 24 _ x 5 _ 5 ( ) A Common Misunderstanding Two less than 5 2 Divide the sum of 8 and 4 in half (8 + 4) _ 1 2 Five less than 2 The sum of 8 and 4 divided by (8 + 4)_ 2(8 + 4) x In this lesson you have learned how to translate a verbal description of a calculation by writing it as a numerical expression.