Algebraic expressions

Question

The quotient of a number increased by 9 and 4 is -2

Answer 1

(n + 9)/4 = -2

Answer 2

Hello, thank you for taking the time to post your question!

The key on this type of question is to use the information given in the word problem in order to set up an equation. On this one that becomes

(x + 9) / 4 = -2

Then you can solve for the value of “x” algebraically!

x + 9 = -8

x = -17

I hope that helps get you moving in the right direction! Feel free to reach out if you have any additional questions beyond that :)