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Six less than the quotient of a number and 3 is 15

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Answer:

6-(15 divided by 3)

User Jave
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Answer:

The "number" is 63

Explanation:

"the quotient of a number, x, and 3" means x/3

"Six less than" means -6

This leads to "Six less than the quotient of a number and 3" means x/3 - 6

"is 15" means = 15

Therefore: x/3 - 6 = 15

x/3 = 21

x = 63

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