Question

Which expression represents the phrase, "one fifth the sum of 14 and a number"?

Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{1}{5} (14+x)$

Step-by-step explanation:

14 and x are being added together.

$\frac{1}{5}$ is being multiplied to the sum.

Answer 2

Answer:

Expression is $\frac{1}{5}$(x+14).

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : "one fifth the sum of 14 and a number"

To find : Which expression represents the phrase,

Solution : We have given "one fifth the sum of 14 and a number"

Let the number = x

According to question :

Sum of 14 and the number = 14 + x

One fifth of sum of 14 and a number = $\frac{(x+14)}{5}$.

Then expression would be  $\frac{1}{5}$(x+14).

Therefore, Expression is $\frac{1}{5}$(x+14).