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Eight more than the quotient of a number and 6 equals 5. use the variable c for the unknown number ​

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c÷6+8=5

c÷6=5-8

c=-3×6

c=-18

now,

-18÷6+8=5

-3+8=5

5=5

User Oxwilder
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Answer:

c=38

Explanation:

6x5=30, 30+8=38 solve it again to check and its 38-8÷6= 5

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