Question

Write an algebraic expression that represents each word expression. You want to store an equal number of books on each of the 5 shelves on your bookcase. If you have b books, how many books will be on each shelf?

Answer 1

Answer:
`(b)/(5)`

Explanation:

Given: Let b = Total number of books.

Total shelves = 5

Number of books on each shelf = (Total number of books) ÷ (Total shelves)

= b ÷ 5

`=(b)/(5)`

The required expression for the number of books on each shelf =
`(b)/(5)`