Use the given information to write an equation. Let x represent the number described in the exercise. Then solve the
equation and find the number.
-If thirty is divided by a number, the result is five.
A) $\frac { 30 } { x } = 5 ; 6$
B) $30 - x = 5 ; 25$
C) $\frac { 30 } { 5 } = x ; 6$
D) $\frac { x } { 30 } = 5 ; 150$

Question

Use the given information to write an equation. Let x represent the number described in the exercise. Then solve the
equation and find the number.
-If thirty is divided by a number, the result is five. 
A) $\frac { 30 } { x } = 5 ; 6$
B) $30 - x = 5 ; 25$
C) $\frac { 30 } { 5 } = x ; 6$
D) $\frac { x } { 30 } = 5 ; 150$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct equation that represents the given situation is $\frac { 30 } { x } = 5$. Solving this equation for $x$ gives $x = 6$.

Use the Given Information to Write an Equation 30x=5;6\frac { 30 } { x } = 5 ; 6x30​=5;6

Use the Given Information to Write an Equation $\frac { 30 } { x } = 5 ; 6$