SOLUTION: 11 less than the quotient of a number b and 12 is -5

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Question 821430: 11 less than the quotient of a number b and 12 is -5
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
11 less than the quotient of a number b and 12 is -5
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Equation:
(b/12)-11 = -5
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b/12 = 6
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b = 72
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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