Question

When 5 is subtracted from a number x and the result is divided by, the result eight. This statement written in mathematical symbol is
a. (x-5)/4 =8
b. 4(x-5)= 8
c. x-5=4x8
d. 4x- 5=8

Answer 1

Answer:

a

Step-by-step explanation:

sequentially 5 is subtracted from number x.

so that's x-5

the result is divided by 4

so that's (x-5)/4

answer is 8

so the equation is

(x-5)/4 = 8