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Eight plus the quotient of a number and 3 is -2

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8+(n/3)=-2
N/3=-2-8
N=-30
User Jlogan
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" the quotient" means divide

eight plus the quotient of a number and 3 is -2...

8 + (n/3) = -2 <== ur equation
n/3 = -2 - 8
n/3 = - 10
n = -10 * 3
n = -30 <== ur number
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