Answer
$\frac{x}{3}$
Work Step by Step
2X means twice a number
5X means five times a number
$\frac{x}{3}$ means one third of a number
In this case, one third of a number ($\frac{x}{3}$) is the smallest alternative.
Prealgebra (7th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321955048
ISBN 13:
978-0-32195-504-3
Chapter 1 - Section 1.8 - Introduction to Variables, Algebraic Expressions, and Equations - Exercise Set - Page 83: 94
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