Question

A number increased by 18 is equal to the quotient of the number and 16

Answer 1

-96/5

Explanation:

Hi!

All we need to do is interpret the words into an equation.

As an equation:

n + 18 = n ÷ 16

Writing n ÷ 16 as a fraction:

n + 18 =
`(n)/(16)`

Multiplying both sides by 16 (gets rid of fraction.):

`n\cdot \:16=(n)/(16)\cdot \:16-18\cdot \:16`

Simplify:

`16n=n-288`

Subtract n:

`15n=-288`

Simplify:

`15n=-288`

Dividing both sides by 15:

`n=-(96)/(5)`

Check:

`-(96)/(5)` + 18 =
`-(6)/(5)`

`-(96)/(5)\:/ 16` =
`-(6)/(5)`.

So we are correct!

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

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Explanation: