Which phrase represents the algebraic expression 3 + x/5 ?

A. five divided by a number, increased by three

B. five greater than a number divided into three

C. the sum of three and a number divided by five

D. five more than the quotient of a number and three

Question

Which phrase represents the algebraic expression 3 + x/5 ? 

 A. five divided by a number, increased by three 

 B. five greater than a number divided into three 

C.  the sum of three and a number divided by five 

D. five more than the quotient of a number and three

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

is it $$\large \frac{3+x}{5}$$ or $$\large 3+\frac{x}{5}$$ ??

anonymous · Answer

I'd go with C

anonymous · Answer

@jim_thompson5910  the second one !

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

so yes, it would be C since 

3 + (x/5) = sum of 3 and x/5

3 + (x/5) = sum of three and a number divided by 5

anonymous · Answer

thank you :) ! <3

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

yw