Question

Seven less than the quotient of a number, x, and twelve is five times the number

Answer 1

(x/12) -7 = 5x thats it

Answer 2

x = -1.42

Explanation:

The quotient of a number x and twelve would be: x/12.

But the problem tells us that seven less than this quotient is 5 times the number. Written as an equation and solving for x this would be:

`(x)/(12)-7=5x\\(x-84)/(12) =5x\\ x-84=(12)(5x)\\x-84=60x\\-84=59x\\-84/59=x\\-1.42 = x`

Therefore x = -1.42