Question

Translate the sentence into an equation.

Four more than the quotient of a number and 5 equals 2.
Use the variable b for the unknown number.

Answer 1

• b/5 + 4 = 2

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Translate in steps:

1) Quotient of a number and 5 ⇒ number divided by 5:

• b/5

2) Four more than the quotient of a number and 5 ⇒ add 4:

• b/5 + 4

3) Equals 2 ⇒ make the previous sum equal to 2:

• b/5 + 4 = 2