Question

Write the word sentence as an equation. Then solve.
A number divided by -8 is 7

Answer 1

see explanation

Explanation:

let the number be n

Then the number n divided by 8 can be expressed as
`(n)/(8)`

This is then equal to 7 , that is

`(n)/(-8)` = 7 ← equation

To solve for n , multiply both sides by - 8

- 8 ×
`(n)/(-8)` = - 8 × 7 , that is

n = - 56 ← solution