Question

The quotient of a number and 7 decreased by 5 is 10. Write an equation and solve it to find the missing number.

Answer 1

x = 105

Explanation:

Let the unknown (missing) number be x.

In Mathematics, quotient simply means division i.e to divide a number by another.

Thus, translating the word problem into an algebraic expression, we have;

`(x)/(7) - 5 = 10`

To find the value of x, we would simplify the algebraic expression.

`(x)/(7) = 10 + 5`

`(x)/(7) = 15`

Cross-multiplying, we have;

`x = 15 * 7`

x = 105