The quotient of six more than a number and two less than a number is -3

Question

We are stuck on how to figure out this problem!

Answer 1

Write an expression to model this statement where n represents the unknown number:

(n+6)/(n-2) = -3

Now we can solve for n

(n+6) = -3

n+6 = -3(n-2)

n+6 = -3n + 6

4n + 6 = 6

4n = 0

n = 0

The number is zero.