Question

Which expression represents this phrase? 8 less than the quotient of 5 and a number Responses 5n−8 fraction 5 over n end fraction minus 8 n5−8 fraction n over 5 end fraction minus 8 8−5n 8 minus fraction 5 over n I don't know.

Answer 1

5/n - 8

Explanation:

8 less than the quotient of 5 and a number

The quotient of 5 and a number means divide.

5/n

The term 8 less than comes after.

5/n - 8