How do you write and solve the following? 5 less than the quotient of x and three is two

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2022-09-12

How do you write and solve the following? 5 less than the quotient of x and three is two

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Christina Matthews

Christina Matthews

Beginner2022-09-13Added 16 answers

To solve:
Add 5 to both sides
x 3 - 5 + 5 = 2 + 5
x 3 = 7
Multiply both sides by 3
x 3 3 = 7 3
x = 21

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