Question

which of the following word phrases describe the expression $w \div 8$? select all that apply.
a the quotient of $w$ and 8
b $w$ divided by 8
c the sum of $w$ and 8
d the product of $w$ and 8
e eight less than $w$

Explanation:

• Option A: "The quotient of \( w \) and 8" means \( w \div 8 \), which matches the expression.
• Option B: " \( w \) divided by 8" is the direct verbal description of \( w \div 8 \).
• Option C: "The sum of \( w \) and 8" would be \( w + 8 \), not \( w \div 8 \).
• Option D: "The product of \( w \) and 8" would be \( w \times 8 \), not \( w \div 8 \).
• Option E: "Eight less than \( w \)" would be \( w - 8 \), not \( w \div 8 \).

Answer:

A. the quotient of \( w \) and 8
B. \( w \) divided by 8