Write an algebraic expression that represents each word expression. You want to store an equal number of books on each of the 5

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shelves on your bookcase. If you have b books, how many books will be on each shelf?

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Butoxors [25] · Answer 1 · 2022-10-11T21:14:44+03:00

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Answer: $\dfrac{b}{5}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Given: Let b = Total number of books.

Total shelves = 5

Number of books on each shelf = (Total number of books) ÷ (Total shelves)

= b ÷ 5

$=\dfrac{b}{5}$

The required expression for the number of books on each shelf = $\dfrac{b}{5}$