Question

Write and solve an equation based off the verbal phrase

The quotient of x and 5 is equal to 35

Answer 1

5x=35

Divide both sides by 5

The answer is 7

Check 5x7=35

Answer 2

`(x)/(5)=35`

x=175

Explanation:

The quotient of x and 5 is equal to 35

We need to write the equation for the given statement

the unknown number is x

Quotient means the division of x and 5

The quotient of x and 5 represents
`(x)/(5)`

The quotient is equal to 35

`(x)/(5)=35`

Required equation is
`(x)/(5)=35`

Now solve the equation for x

multiply both sides by 5

x=175