yolandanfoy yolandanfoy

17-09-2016
Mathematics

contestada

translate the following verbal statement into an algebraic equation: The quotient of two more than a number and five is eight

Respuesta :

dasetka dasetka

17-09-2016

The quotient (division) of two more than (+ 2) a number (x) and 5 is (=) 8

[tex] \frac{x + 2}{5} [/tex] = 8

To solve, start by multiply both sides by 5 to cancel out the fraction.

x + 2 = 40 Subtract 2 from both sides
x = 38

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Read this quotation from Winston Churchill. "You were given the choice between war and dishonor. You chose dishonor and you will have war.” What does Churchill

completing[tex]a^2-8a+15=0[/tex] complete the square

Use elimination to solve X-5y=0 2x-3y=7

Pedro is planning to add a text messaging feature to his cell phone plan. he has gathered information about the two different plans offered by his wireless phon

montains,islands, and plateaus are all kinds of w

2. I bought my flat last year for £40,000. The value of my flat increased by 12% in September and then by a further 10% in January this year. What is its valu

ok i chose irland If you choose to write an immigration guide, be sure to include the following information: •For which home country are you writing the guide?

6 external parts of computer

One hundred randomly selected students at East High School were asked to name their favorite subject. The results are as follows: Art 12 , Math: 20, English:35,

Three common characteristics of hunter-gatherer societies were full answer