What is the algebraic expression?

Question

The quotient of 5 and the sum of 12 and a number X?

Answer 1

Step 1: First write an expression for, "the sum of 12 and a number x". Sum idicates adding.

12+ x

Step 2: Then consider, "quotient of 5 AND the sum of 12 and a number x". Quotient indicates dividing.

5

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12+x

Answer 2

In symbols:

5 / (12 + x)