Write the word sentence as an equation. Then solve. The quotient of a number x and −1.5 is 21.

Equation:

Question 2
Solution: x=

First step is to get rid of the square root. remember that a square root is the same as raising to the (1/2) power. see below: multiply exponents per exponent rules to get: remember you subtract exponents from the denominator and add exponents in the numerator so: simplify further: so a is the correct choice. if you don't understand this google exponent rules and it will you understand. look at the image results.