Question

Question 1

Write the word sentence as an equation. Then solve.

The quotient of a number x and −1.5 is 21.

Equation:

Question 2
Solution: x=

Answer 1

Equation:
`(x)/(-1.5) = 21`

Solution: x = -31.5

Explanation:

`(x)/(-1.5) = 21`

By multiplying both sides by (-1.5) you can find:

x = -31.5