Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 2 - Section 2.3 - Further Solving Linear Equations - Exercise Set - Page 120: 72

Answer

$\frac{-12}{x - 3}$

Work Step by Step

"Quotient" means division, and "difference" means subtraction. Therefore, "the difference of a number and 3" is written as x - 3. "The quotient of -12 and the difference of a number and 3" is written as $\frac{-12}{x - 3}$
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