yaillah yaillah
  • 03-12-2014
  • English
contestada

A number s is subtracted from seven. When the result is divided by three, the quotient is two. What is the number?

Respuesta :

lovesrosie lovesrosie
  • 03-12-2014
7-s=x
x÷3=2

First, figure out what x is. 
x÷3=2
Multiply both sides by 3
x=6

Now, plug x into 7-s=x
7-s=6
Add s to both sides
7=6+s
Subtract 6 from both sides
1=s
s=1

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Location B is which place? Canaan Egypt Syrian Desert Mediterranean Sea
Subtract the following complex numbers: (11-7)-(16-11) A. 5+ 4i OB. 5-18i O C. -5-18i OD. -5+4i
PROJECT: SUMMARIZE IT! The ability to summarize information is a vital component to understanding the information you read in your coursework. To summarize info
I will give 50 points answer all why the order of the proof is correct d,a,c,b Please explan dosnt have to be super detailed haha 9. Order the steps below to co
Meat is a rich source of Vitamin C, calcium, and other minerals.
change -23/20 into a deciamal
Study the equations: f(x)=11x-5 g(x)=-2x-4 What is h(x) = f(x) g(x)
y = -x + 3 2y + 2x = 4
Which of the following functions is most likely to have the smallest value for yifx is large? (Assume & is positive) O a direct variation function with a sm
yes haha yes what no oh yeah no nevermind wait yes