Question

Whats 87 less than the quotient of an unknown number and 43 is -75?

Answer 1

87 less than the quotient of an unknown number and 43 is -75
Converting that to mathematical equation:
87 - (x / 43) = -75

Evaluating the equation, we can the value of x.
87 - (x/43) = -75
-x/43 = -75 - 87
-x/43 = -162
-x = -6966
x = 6966