Question

Write an expression that goes with this sentence. The sum of three-fifths of w and two -fifths of x, minus 8

Answer 1

W➗3/5➕X➗2/5➖8
Because 3/5 of w means divide
Therefore 2/5 of x means divide
Then you have to add because it says the sum of
The last is subtract 8

Answer 2

(3/5)w + (2/5)x - 8 is the appropriate expression. Be sure to use the parentheses as shown.