Question

Write the word sentence as an equation. Then solve.

A number x divided by −9 is −16.
Equation = ?
Solution x = ?

Answer 1

Equation= x/-9=16
Solution x= 144

Answer 2

x = 144

Explanation:

When a number is being divided by another number , it will be that number/the number that is dividing that number.

Equation:

x/-9 = -16

x = -16(-9)

x = 144