SOLUTION: Translate the following verbal statement into an algebraic equation and then solve: Use x for your variable. The quotient of three more than a number and six is nine.

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Question 1141001: Translate the following verbal statement into an algebraic equation and then solve:
Use
x
for your variable.
The quotient of three more than a number and six is nine.
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39621)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Translate the following verbal statement into an algebraic equation and then solve:
Use
x
for your variable.
The quotient of three more than a number and six is nine.
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Answer by ikleyn(52817)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The equation is


 = 9.


Multiply both sides by 6


x + 3 = 9*6


x + 3 = 54


x = 54 - 3


x = 51.    ANSWER


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