Write the English Phrase as an Algebraic Expression $\frac { 40 + x } { 40 }$

question 17

Multiple Choice

Write the English phrase as an algebraic expression. Let the variable x represent the number.
-the sum of 40 divided by a number and that number divided by 40

• A) \(\frac { 40 + x } { 40 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 40 } { x } - \frac { x } { 40 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 40 } { x } + \frac { x } { 40 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 40 + x } { x + 40 }\)

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