Question

The quotient of a number and 2 is decreased by 3 and result is 5. What is the equation and number?​

Answer 1

This is the translation of the verbal equation above:
X/2-3=5

Answer 2

( n x 2 ) - 3 = 5

n = 4

Explanation:

The quotient (x) of a number (n) and 2 decreased (-) by 3 and the result (=) is 5.

( n x 2 ) - 3 = 5

Solve for n:

( n x 2 ) - 3 = 5

2n - 3 = 5

2n = 8

n = 4

Check:

( n x 2 ) - 3 = 5

( 4 x 2 ) - 3 = 5

8 - 3 = 5

5 = 5