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7 more than the quotient of a number is 2 and 9

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Given:

Consider the given statement is "7 more than the quotient of a number and 9 is 2".

To find:

The value of the unknown number.

Solution:

Let be the unknown number.

Quotient of a number and 9:
(x)/(9)

7 more than than the quotient of a number and 9:
(x)/(9)+7

It is given that, 7 more than the quotient of a number and 9 is 2.


(x)/(9)+7=2

Multiply both sides by 9.


x+63=18


x=18-63


x=-45

Therefore, the unknown number is -45.

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