SOLUTION: I need to write the equation for the following: If 5 is added to the quotient of a number and 4, the result is 10 less than the number. I come up with the written equation:

SOLUTION: I need to write the equation for the following: If 5 is added to the quotient of a number and 4, the result is 10 less than the number. I come up with the written equation:

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Question 216101: I need to write the equation for the following:
If 5 is added to the quotient of a number and 4, the result is 10 less than the number.
I come up with the written equation: (n+4)+5 = n-10 Is this right?
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a quotient is the result of division

should probably be ___ (n / 4) + 5 = n - 10
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