Question

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

A number divided by -9 is -16

Answer 1

x/-9 = -16 ; 144

Explanation:

x is the variable for "a number". It is being divided by -9, so x must be divided by -9. The number divided by -9 equals -16, so -16 must go on the other side of the equation. To solve, multiply both sides by -9 to cancel out the fraction and isolate the variable.

Answer 2

a/-9= -16

or

-16*-9=a

a= 144