What is a number t divided by 82 in an algebraic expression?

Hey there, Lets solve this step by step. 

A number t divided by 82 

Let the number be represented by y. 

t divided by 82 = t / 8 

Therefore- 

 

In algebraic expressions, "y" is normally used as the dependent variable and "x" is normally used as the independent variable, instead of other variables. So that is why i used the variable y in the equation. 

What do you mean by that?

32.10 is the correct answer