Question

Eight plus the quotient of a number and 3 is -2

Answer 1

8+(n/3)=-2
N/3=-2-8
N=-30

Answer 2

" the quotient" means divide

eight plus the quotient of a number and 3 is -2...

8 + (n/3) = -2 <== ur equation
n/3 = -2 - 8
n/3 = - 10
n = -10 * 3
n = -30 <== ur number