Write the phrase as an algebraic expression and simplify if possible. Let x represent the unknown number.
-The quotient of 72 and the product of a number and -5.
A) $\frac { 72 } { x }$ - 5
B) $\frac { 72 } { - 5 x }$
C) $\frac { - 5 x } { 72 }$
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The phrase "the quotient of 72 and the product of a number and -5" translates to dividing 72 by the product of the unknown number (x) and -5, which is represented algebraically as $\frac{72}{-5x}$.

Write the Phrase as an Algebraic Expression and Simplify If 72x\frac { 72 } { x }x72​

Write the Phrase as an Algebraic Expression and Simplify If $\frac { 72 } { x }$