Question

the sum of 8 and a number, divided by 5
how do i write it in a phrases & simplify it?
is this the phrase? or am i wrong?
8+x/5

Answer 1

almost

Answer 2

it should be (8+x)/5

Answer 3

and how do i simplify that? can you show me in steps so i can understand?

Answer 4

plz

Answer 5

it is already simplified, but you can expand it to this if you wish:\[\frac{8+x}{5}=\frac{8}{5}+\frac{x}{5}=1\frac{3}{5}+\frac{x}{5}\]