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translate the following verbal statement into an algebraic equation: The quotient of two more than a number and five is eight

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  • 17-09-2016
The quotient (division) of two more than (+ 2) a number (x) and 5 is (=) 8

[tex] \frac{x + 2}{5} [/tex] = 8

To solve, start by multiply both sides by 5 to cancel out the fraction.

x + 2 = 40   Subtract 2 from both sides
      x = 38
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