How do you write and solve the following? 5 less than the quotient of x and three is two

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Answer 1 · 2018-04-02T21:52:48

#x/3-5=2#

To solve:

Add #5# to both sides

#x/3-5+5=2+5#

#x/3=7#

Multiply both sides by #3#

#x/3 *3=7 *3#

#x=21#

Hopefully, that helps!