Question

The quotient, when the difference between x and 5 is divided by 3, is 2.

Answer 1

11

Explanation:

Equation: x-5/3=2

Multiply 3 on each side:

x-5=6

Add 5 on each side

x=11

Answer 2

x = -1

Explanation:

using Euclid's division algorithm,

divident = divisor x quotient + remainder

5-x = 3 x 2 + 0

-x = 6 - 5

-x = 1

x = -1