Interpreting word problem

[mauricev]

Divide a number by 6 and then increase the amount by one eighth. The result is one fourth. What should this equation look like?

 

[stapel]

Divide a number by 6 and then increase the amount by one eighth. The result is one fourth. What should this equation look like?

Since you're unable to make a start, the first step is to learn the basics of this topic. First, review variables (here); then, learn about how to translate English into math (here).

Once you've learned the basic terms and techniques, please return to this exercise.

You've been told stuff about an unknown number. What will you use to represent that number? (Hint: First link above.)

You've been told to do something to this number. What? What does this look like? (Hint: Second link above.)

You've been told to "then" do something to what you got at the last step. What are you supposed to do? How is this done? What does that look like?

You're then told that the "result is one-fourth". What do they mean by "result"? What do they mean by "is"? What does this looks like?

If you get stuck, please reply showing your work and reasoning for each of the above steps. Thank you!