Question

Write the word sentence as an equation. Then solve the equation.

The quotient of a number and -1.5 is 21.
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Equation:
Solution: x=

Answer 1

Explanation:

"The quotient of a number and -1.5 is 21."

Let X be the "number."

X/-1.5 = 21

X = -1.5*(21)

X = - 31.5