what is the answer to the problem 87 less than the quotient of an unknown number and 43 is -75.

what is the answer to the problem 87 less than the quotient of an unknown number and 43 is -75.

 

Why did you use the word "quotient of an unknown number?" A quotient is the result of the division of one number or quantity by another.

 

let the number be=x
x - 87 + 43 =-75

x=-75 + 87 - 43

x= -31