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Write an algebraic expression for the word expression the quotient of c and 8

Luke started a weight-loss program. the first week, he lost x pounds. the second week, he lost pounds less than times the pounds he lost the first week. the third week, he lost 1 pound more than of the pounds he lost the first week. liam started a weight-loss program when luke did. the first week, he lost 1 pound less than times the pounds luke lost the first week. the second week, he lost 4 pounds less than times the pounds luke lost the first week. the third week, he lost pound more than times the pounds luke lost the first week.

Nicole is making carrot bread she needs 5 cups of carrots for 2 cups of sugar.what is the ratio of cups of sugar to cups of carrots that nicole will need? write the ration in three different ways