Question

Write and solve an equation based off the verbal phrase The quotient of x and 5 is equal to 35

Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{x}{5}=35$

x=175

Step-by-step explanation:

The quotient of x and 5 is equal to 35

We need to write the equation for the given statement

the unknown number is x

Quotient means the division of x and 5

The quotient of x and 5 represents $\frac{x}{5}$

The quotient is equal to 35

$\frac{x}{5}=35$

Required equation is $\frac{x}{5}=35$

Now solve the equation for x

multiply both sides by 5

x=175

Answer 2

5x=35

Divide both sides by 5

The answer is 7

Check 5x7=35