Question 163683
Just write what it says (x = "a number")
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seven more than the quotient of a number and 5 is the same as 42
7 + {{{x/5}}} = 42
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{{{x/5}}} = 42 - 7
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{{{x/5}}} = 35
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x = 5(35)
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x = 175
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Check solution in original equation
7 + {{{175/5}}} = 42
7 + 35 = 42