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Translate the sentence into an equation.

Nine more than the quotient of a number and 6 equals 5.
Use the variable y for the unknown number.
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Final answer:

The equation is (y ÷ 6) + 9 = 5.


Step-by-step explanation:

The given sentence can be translated into an equation as:

{{y ÷ 6}} + 9 = 5

Let's break it down:

  1. The quotient of a number (y) and 6 is represented as {{y ÷ 6}}
  2. Nine more than the quotient is represented as {{y ÷ 6}} + 9
  3. Equals 5 is represented as {{y ÷ 6}} + 9 = 5

So, the equation can be written as {{y ÷ 6}} + 9 = 5.


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