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Write the correct equation for the following statement.

The quotient of x and seven is twelve

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Answer: x ÷ 12 = 7

Explanation:

The word quotient tells you that you're equation is going to include division. You're given x, 7, and 12. Whenever you see the word "is", that means there will be =.

Since x comes first, it is the dividend (the number which is being divided), and 12 is the divisor (the number that is dividing another number). The word "and" tells you where your operator (the division symbol) is going to go (between x and 12). We get x ÷ 12 = 7 when we take those pieces of information and put them together.

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