8 more than the quotient of a number and 2 is 14. find the number

x = 12

Step-by-step explanation:

x/2 + 8 = 14Subtract 8 from both sides because it is the inverse operation of addition. x/2 = 6Multiply both sides by 12 because it is the inverse operation of division. x = 12

First off, let’s convert -3 1/2 into -7/2, which is easier for calculation.

Lets give an easier example for a moment — imagine the water had risen by 12ft in 4 months. That means, on average, it rose about 3 feet each month (12/4 = 3). We do the same here — divide by 4 (or multiply by 1/4):

-7/2 * 1/4 = -7/8

So the water level decreased for about -7/8 feet each month on average.