SOLUTION: Eleven subtracted from the quotient of a number and five is -13

Algebra ->  Equations -> SOLUTION: Eleven subtracted from the quotient of a number and five is -13      Log On


   

Question 1129085: Eleven subtracted from the quotient of a number and five is -13
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

the quotient of a number x and 5
so, we have
x%2F5
11 subtracted from the quotient x%2F5 is -13
so, we have:
x%2F5-11=-13............solve for x

x%2F5=-13%2B11
x%2F5=-2
x=-2%2A5
x=-10
a number -s -10