Question
Write an algebraic equation to represent each English sentence. (Let $x$ represent the unknown number.) Then solve the equation.Eighteen is equal to the quotient of a number and two.
Step 1
The sentence "Eighteen is equal to the quotient of a number and two" can be written as: $$18 = \frac{x}{2}$$ Show more…
Show all steps
Your feedback will help us improve your experience
Brandon Fox and 61 other Algebra educators are ready to help you.
Ask a new question
Labs
Want to see this concept in action?
Explore this concept interactively to see how it behaves as you change inputs.
Key Concepts
Recommended Videos
Write an algebraic equation to represent each English sentence. (Let $x$ represent the unknown number.) Then solve the equation. The difference of a number and negative six is eighteen.
Linear Equations and Inequalities
Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division Properties of Equality
Write a mathematical expression for each phrase, and combine like terms if possible. Let $x$ represent the unknown quantity. Eighteen more than a number
Variables and Exponents
Simplifying Expressions
Write each word phrase as an algebraic expression, using $x$ as the variable A number divided by 18
Transcript
18,000,000+
Students on Numerade
Trusted by students at 8,000+ universities
Watch the video solution with this free unlock.
EMAIL
PASSWORD