Translate the phase into a mathematical expression: The quotient 7 and X and a negative 5

Translate the phase into a mathematical expression: The quotient 7 and X and a negative 5
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The problem is worded ambiguously.

Does it mean this?: 7 / x / -5

Would that mean (7/x)/-5 ?

Or would that mean 7/(x/-5) ?

Does the problem mean this?: 7x/-5

Or does it mean something else?
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