ANSWER
C.) The solution is 32 because -88 + 72 = -16 and -16 times -2 = 32.
EXPLANATION
We have that 72 less than the quotient of a number and -2 is 88.
First, let us write the equation from the sentence above.
Let the number be x.
The quotient of x and -2 means x/-2
If we subtract 72 from that quotient, the answer is -88.
Therefore, the sentence is:
[tex]\frac{x}{-2}\text{ - 72 = -88}[/tex]A cannot be correct because the equation is wrong.
B cannot be correct because the equation does not relate to the sentence given.
C is correct because if we solve for x from the equation, we get 32.
That is:
x/-2 = -88 + 72
x/-2 = -16
Multiply through by -2:
x = -16 * -2
x = 32
D cannot be correct because the equation does not relate to the sentence given.
The only correct option is C.
