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  • 06-11-2017
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What is the quotient of a number and 6 decreased by 10 = 2?

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  • 07-11-2017
Answer:

−84

Explanation:

Let x be the unknown number.

From the queston we can form the equation

x(−7)−2=10

Move −2 to the right hand side

x(−7)=10+2x(−7)=12

Multiply both sides by −7 to get the unkonwn no.

−7⋅x(−7)=12⋅(−7)x=−84



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