SOLUTION: Writing and solving two step equations: Translate the statement into an equation. Then solve the equation. Page 136 problem 10 Seven subtracted from the quotient of a number

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Question 164729: Writing and solving two step equations: Translate the statement into an equation. Then solve the equation. Page 136 problem 10
Seven subtracted from the quotient of a number and 2 is -6.

Answer by checkley77(12844)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x-7=-6
2x=-6+7
2x=1
x=1/2 answer.

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