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89 more than the quotient of a number and 25 is 81.

State all the statements that are true about the sentence shown.
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The solution is -200 because 81−89=-8 and -8⋅25=-200.

The solution to the equation x+89=81 is equal to the unknown number in the sentence .

The equation representing this sentence is x25+89=81 because 89 is added to x25.

The solution to the equation 5x−200=800 is equal to the unknown number in the sentence .

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x/25 + 89 = 81
x/25 = 81 - 89
x/25 = - 8
x = -8 * 25
x = - 200

The first one is true
I also believe the 3rd one is true.....u just forgot to put the " / " .
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