Question

Which expression represents the phrase 1/3 the difference of 8 and a number

Answer 1

1/3 (8-x)

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Answer 2

The expression is explained below.

Explanation:

We are given the following information in the question:

Let x be the number mentioned.

Difference of the 8 and the number can be written with the help of algebraic expression:

`(8-x)` or
`(x-8)`

Now, we have to find one third of this expression.

`\displaystyle(1)/(3)(8-x)`

or

`\displaystyle(1)/(3)(x-8)`