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37 divided by the sum of a number and 3 written in algebraic expression (PLEASE HELP)

a. 37/x+3
b. 37+x+3
c. 37/ x+3
d. 37−x+3

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Final answer:

The correct algebraic expression for '37 divided by the sum of a number and 3' is 37 / (x + 3), where 'x' is the unknown number.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question requires converting a mathematical expression into an algebraic expression. When we divide 37 by the sum of a number and 3, we represent the unknown number by a variable, typically x.

Therefore, the algebraic expression is 37 / (x + 3). Option (a) represents this correctly if we assume that the division is over the entire sum x + 3.

However, without brackets, it may appear that only 37 is divided by x and then 3 is added, which would be incorrect. To avoid confusion, it's best to write the expression as 37 / (x + 3), making it clear that 37 is being divided by the entire sum of x and 3.

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