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which expression means \3 less than the quotient of a number and 7\?
a. \\( \frac { x } { 7 } + 3 \\)
b. \\( \frac { x } { 3 } - 7 \\)
c. \\( \frac { x } { 7 } - 3 \\)
d. \\( 7 x - 3 \\)

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze "the quotient of a number and 7"

Let the number be \(x\). The quotient of \(x\) and 7 is \(\frac{x}{7}\).

Step2: Analyze "3 less than..."

"3 less than" a quantity means subtracting 3 from that quantity. So, 3 less than \(\frac{x}{7}\) is \(\frac{x}{7}-3\).

Answer:

C. $\frac{x}{7}-3$