Question

1. \the quotient of a number decreased by 7 and -2 is -10.\

Explanation:

Step1: Define the number

Let the number be $x$.

Step2: Translate to equation

$\frac{x - 7}{-2} = -10$

Step3: Multiply both sides by -2

$x - 7 = (-10) \times (-2) = 20$

Step4: Solve for x

$x = 20 + 7 = 27$

Answer:

27