Question
Write an equation to model the problem containing an unknown number.
Eight is the quotient of a number and five.
(2 points)
This statement represents
The correct equation is
answer
Eight is the quotient of a number and five.
(2 points)
This statement represents
The correct equation is
answer
Answers
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To model the problem, let's use a variable to represent the unknown number. We'll call this unknown number \( x \).
The statement "Eight is the quotient of a number and five" can be translated into the following equation:
\[
\frac{x}{5} = 8
\]
So, the correct equation is:
\[
\frac{x}{5} = 8
\]
The statement "Eight is the quotient of a number and five" can be translated into the following equation:
\[
\frac{x}{5} = 8
\]
So, the correct equation is:
\[
\frac{x}{5} = 8
\]