Question

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Answer 1

The sentence "Eight more than the quotient of a number and 4 equals 5" can be translated into the following equation:

(b / 4) + 8 = 5

Where b is the unknown number, and 4 is the divisor.

Answer 2

b = - 12

Explanation:

let the number be b

the quotient ( division ) of b and 4 is
`(b)/(4)` , then

`(b)/(4)` + 8 = 5 ← equation

to solve for b

subtract 8 from both sides

`(b)/(4)` = - 3 ( multiply both sides by 4 to clear the fraction )

b = - 12 ← value of b