Math Problem Statement

Translate the sentence into an equation. Three more than the quotient of a number and 4 is 6 . Use the variable w for the unknown number.

Solution

The sentence "Three more than the quotient of a number and 4 is 6" can be translated into the following equation:

w4+3=6\frac{w}{4} + 3 = 6

Here, ww is the unknown number.

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you solve for ww in the equation w4+3=6\frac{w}{4} + 3 = 6?
  2. What does "quotient" mean in mathematical terms?
  3. If the phrase was "five more than the quotient of a number and 4 is 10," how would the equation change?
  4. How can you check if the solution to ww is correct after solving the equation?
  5. What if the quotient was instead divided by 3? How would the equation change?

Tip: When translating sentences into equations, key terms like "quotient," "sum," "difference," or "product" give clues about which operations to use.