Write the English Phrase as an Algebraic Expression $\frac { x } { 5 }$

question 2

Multiple Choice

Write the English phrase as an algebraic expression. Let the variable x represent the number.
-five decreased by a number

• A) x - 5
• B) x + 5
• C) \(\frac { x } { 5 }\)
• D) 5 - x

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