Question

Using the variable x for unknown number what is five more than the quotient of a number and 6 equals 7

Answer 1

x = 12

Explanation:

"Using the variable x for unknown number what is five more than the quotient of a number and 6 equals 7" translates into 5 + x/6 = 7.

To solve use inverse operations.

`5 + (x)/(6) = 7\\\\(x)/(6) = 2 \\\\ x = 12`