Write an algebraic expression that represents each word expression. You want to store an equal number of books on each of the 5 shelves on your bookcase. If you have b books, how many books will be on each shelf?

Respuesta :

Answer: [tex]\dfrac{b}{5}[/tex]

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

[tex]=\dfrac{b}{5}[/tex]

The required expression for the number of books on each shelf = [tex]\dfrac{b}{5}[/tex]