Question

A quotient of a number and 3 decreased by 25 is the same as negative 48.

A. 3/x +25=-48
B. 3x-25=-48
C, x/3 -25=-48
D. 3+x-25=-48

Answer 1

To solve the given equation, perform the following steps: Identify the unknown number, translate the first condition into an equation, add 25 to both sides of the equation, and multiply both sides by 3. The correct option is C: x/3 - 25 = -48.

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve the given equation, let's break it down step by step:

1. Identify the unknown number as 'x'.
2. Translate the first condition into an equation. We have 'x/3 - 25 = -48'.
3. Add 25 to both sides of the equation to isolate the x term. This gives us 'x/3 = -23'.
4. Multiply both sides of the equation by 3 to eliminate the fraction. This yields 'x = -69'.

Therefore, the correct option is C: x/3 - 25 = -48.