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Using the variable x for unknown number what is five more than the quotient of a number and 6 equals 7

Respuesta :

Answer:

x = 12

Step-by-step explanation:

"Using the variable x for unknown number what is five more than the quotient of a number and 6 equals 7" translates into  5 + x/6 = 7.

To solve use inverse operations.

[tex]5 + \frac{x}{6} = 7\\\\\frac{x}{6} = 2 \\\\ x = 12[/tex]