Two less than the quotient of a number and 3 is 17. What is the number? Let n be the unknown number. The equation is . The number is .

the equation is (n/3) - 2 = 17

the number is 57

Step-by-step explanation:

the parenthesis are just there to make sure you know that the denominator is not 3-2, the whole fraction/division problem is subtracted by two.

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X = 1

Step-by-step explanation Subtract 4 from both sides of the equation

1 = -3x+4

1-4 = -3x + 4-4

2 step. Simplify

3 step. Divide both sides of the equation by the same term

4 step Simplify

Solution

X = 1