Question

Which expression represents the phrase 1/3 the difference of 8 and a number

Answer 1

1/3 (8-x)

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Answer 2

Answer:

The expression is explained below.        

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given the following information in the question:

Let x be the number mentioned.

Difference of the 8 and the number can be written with the help of algebraic expression:

$(8-x)$ or $(x-8)$

Now, we have to find one third of this expression.

$\displaystyle\frac{1}{3}(8-x)$

or

$\displaystyle\frac{1}{3}(x-8)$