SOLUTION: Translate the following verbal statemnt into an algebraic equation and then solve: Use x for your variable. The quotient of three more than a number and six is nine.

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Question 902194: Translate the following verbal statemnt into an algebraic equation and then solve:
Use x for your variable.
The quotient of three more than a number and six is nine.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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The quotient means division
of three more than a number 3+x is the numerator
and
six 6 is the denominator
is =
nine. 9
(3+x)/6=9
3+x=54
x=51