Which of the following algebraic equations could represent the sentence, "The quotient of a number and 9 is three"?
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<h3>Answer: 5</h3>
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Explanation:
Everywhere you see an x, replace it with -5. Then use the order of operations PEMDAS to simplify
Keep in mind that for the x^2 term, you are squaring all of x = -5, which includes the negative as well. So that means
x^2 = (-5)^2 = (-5)*(-5) = 25
but sticking a negative out front makes
-x^2 = -(-5)^2 = -25