Question

what number gives a result of -5 when 9 is subtracted from the quotient of the number and 6?

Answer 1

The quotient of the number and 6 is x/6

Answer 2

If you subtract 9 from that quotient, you would get -5 according to the problem.
Write and solve the equation.

Answer 3

the equation would be y-5=9-y/6 @Mertsj that's what I got

Answer 4

\[\frac{x}{6}-9=-5\]