Question

the quotient of a number and \\(-3.5\\) is \\(1.36\\). find the number.

the number is \\(\square\\).

Explanation:

Translate the word problem into an equation

$$ \frac{x}{-3.5} = 1.36 $$

Solve for x by multiplying both sides

$$ x = 1.36 \times (-3.5) $$

Calculate the final product

$$ x = -4.76 $$

Answer:

The number is <blank>-4.76</blank>.