Question

Translate the sentence into an equation using n to represent the unknown number. Then solve the equation for n.

the quotient of a number divided by 11 is 0.5
a.
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b.
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d.
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Answer 1

n / 11 = 0.5 <==
n = 0.5 * 11
n = 5.5

Answer 2

n/11 = 0.5; n = 5.5

Explanation:

Quotient tells us this will be a division problem.

We are told that the unknown number, n, is divided by 11; this gives us n/11.

Since the quotient is 0.5, this gives us the equation n/11 = 0.5.

To solve this, multiply both sides by 11:

n/11*11 = 0.5(11)

n = 5.5