Write the sentence as an equation.
-Five times the quotient of n and 11 is the opposite of 40 .
A) $5 \left( \frac { n } { 11 } \right) = - 40$
B) $5 \left( \frac { 11 } { n } \right) = 40$
C) $5 \left( \frac { 11 } { n } \right) = - 40$
D) $5 \left( \frac { n } { 11 } \right) = 40$

Question

Write the sentence as an equation.
-Five times the quotient of n and 11 is the opposite of 40 .
A)  $5 \left( \frac { n } { 11 } \right) = - 40$
B) $5 \left( \frac { 11 } { n } \right) = 40$
C)  $5 \left( \frac { 11 } { n } \right) = - 40$
D)  $5 \left( \frac { n } { 11 } \right) = 40$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The sentence describes multiplying the quotient of $n$ and $11$ by $5$, which equals the opposite of $40$ (or $-40$). This is accurately represented by option A: $5 \left( \frac { n } { 11 } \right) = - 40$.

Write the Sentence as an Equation 5(n11)=−405 \left( \frac { n } { 11 } \right) = - 405(11n​)=−40

Write the Sentence as an Equation $5 \left( \frac { n } { 11 } \right) = - 40$