Question

Translate the sentence into an equation. Two more than the quotient of a number and 5 is 7. Use the variable c for the unknown number.

Answer 1

Explanation:

So we can start gathering all the variables. 2, 5, 7, and c. So starting from the beginning. Two more means 2+ something. Next, the quotient if a number (c) and 5. That would be c/5. Is 7 means =7. Now to combine it all. 2+ c/5 = 7