SOLUTION: Eight less than the quotient of a number and 3 is 5
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Question 307011: Eight less than the quotient of a number and 3 is 5
Answer by rapaljer(4671) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x = the number
The quotient of a number and 3 is .
The equation is
To solve for x, begin by adding +8 to each side to undo the -8.
Multiply both sides by 3:
Check:
Eight less than the quotient of 39 and 3.
Eight less than 13 is 5. This checks!!
Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired
Seminole State College of Florida
Altamonte Springs Campus
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