When the quotient of -5 and a number is increased 12, the result is -15. Find the number.

Yazmin Sims

Yazmin Sims

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2022-10-18

When the quotient of -5 and a number is increased 12, the result is -15. Find the number.

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Laci Conrad

Laci Conrad

Beginner2022-10-19Added 17 answers

Let x be the number
5 x is the quotient
5 x + 12 = 15 5 x = 27 5 = 27 x x = 5 27

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