Write the phrase as an algebraic expression and simplify if possible. Let x represent the unknown number.
-The difference of fifteen and a number, divided by three.
A)15 - $\frac { x } { 3 }$
B) $\frac { x } { 3 }$ - 15
C) $\frac { x - 15 } { 3 }$
D) $\frac { 15 - x } { 3 }$

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The phrase "The difference of fifteen and a number, divided by three" translates to $\frac { 15 - x } { 3 }$, where 15 is subtracted from x and then the result is divided by 3.

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