Question

Which is the equation for the statement: The quotient of 2 subtracted from a number and 5 is 3.5?

Answer 1

For this case we have, let "x" be the variable that represents the incognito number, then, if that number is subtracted 2 we have:

`x-2`

On the other hand, if we divide that expression by 5, we have 3.5, so:

`\frac {x-2} {5} = 3.5`

Thus, the equation is given by:
`\frac {x-2} {5} = 3.5`

Answer:

`\frac {x-2} {5} = 3.5`

Answer 2

(x-2)/5=3.5

Explanation:

(x-2)/5=3.5

x-2=17.5

x=15.5