Translate "8 less than the quotient of 5 and x" into an algebraic expression.

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quotient of 5 and x
meaning, 5 is being divided by x or
$\bf 5/ x\iff \cfrac{5}{x}$

8 less than "that"
well is "that" - 8, or
$\bf \cfrac{5}{x}-8$

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