SOLUTION: How to Translate a statement into an equation. Then Solve the problem. The Quotient of 6 times a number and 10 is 3

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Question 246332: How to Translate a statement into an equation. Then Solve the problem.
The Quotient of 6 times a number and 10 is 3

Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

let x= the number
quotient means the result of dividing
six times a number =6x
Now do we have 6x divided by 10 [(6x)/10=3] or 10 divided by 6x [10/(6x)=3]

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