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Translate the following phrase into an algebraic expression. Do not simplify. Use the variable names "x" or "y" to describe the unknowns.

8 divided by the sum of 2 and a number

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Answer:

8/x+2 or
(8)/(2+x)

Explanation:

To answer, carefully read the question and pick up on key words like "sum." To begin, we know that "sum" means addition, therefore the sum of 2 and a number (which will be replaced by the variable x) is equivilent to 2 + x. Furthermore, we know that 8 is being divided by the sum. So, the final expression should be
(8)/(2+x) . Good luck!

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