SOLUTION: Write an equation for the phrase: "Nine is 4 more than the quotient of a number divided by 3" Thank you!

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Question 494991: Write an equation for the phrase:
"Nine is 4 more than the quotient of a number divided by 3"
Thank you!
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+9+=+x%2F3+%2B+4+
Multiply both sides by +3+
+27+=+x+%2B+12+
Subtract 12 from both sides
+x+=+15+