SOLUTION: translate this sentence into an equation. Five more than the quotient of a number and 2 is equal to 8. Use the variable b for the unknown number.

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Question 1164399: translate this sentence into an equation.
Five more than the quotient of a number and 2 is equal to 8.
Use the variable b for the unknown number.

Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
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5+%2B+b%2F2 = 8.

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