SOLUTION: the quotient of a number and 7 less than 4 is -11

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Question 814198: the quotient of a number and 7 less than 4 is -11
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Hi,

the quotient of a number and 7 less than 4 is -11

Let x represent the number

Question states***

 x/7  - 4 = -11

Solving for x

 x - 28 = -77

   x = -49

CHECKING our Answer***

-49%2F7+-+4+=+-7++-4+-11