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Translate the following verbal statement to an algebraic equation.:8 less than the quotient of a number and 2 , is equal to 10.

Solution

T r an s l a t e t h e f o ll o w in g v er ba l s t a t e m e n t t o an a l g e b r ai c e q u a t i o n . : 8 l ess t han t h e q u o t i e n t o f a n u mb er an d 2, i s e q u a l t o 10.

Solution

The number : 36

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

\frac{x}{2} - 8 = 10

Solve for

x, \frac{x}{2} - 8 = 10 : x = 36

The number : 36

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