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Which algebraic expression represents the phrase "the quotient of negative eight and the sum of a number and three?"

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-8/(x+3)= ? is the answer i believe

User That Brazilian Guy
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Answer:


((-8))/((x+3))

Explanation:

Let

x-----> the number

we know that

The expression "negative eight" is equivalent to
-8

The expression " the sum of a number and three" is equivalent to
(x+3)

therefore

The complete expression " the quotient of negative eight and the sum of a number and three" is equivalent to the algebraic equation


((-8))/((x+3))

User Thyagarajan C
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