Question

"The quotient of five less than a number and 6, is -4."

Answer 1

The number is 20

Explanation:

x represents the missing number

The equation would be:

`(x-5)/(6) =-4`

Then isolate the variable and solve,

First multiply both sides by 6...

`x-5=-25`

Add 5 to both sides.

x=20