Question

Use the variable x for the​ unknown, and write an equation representing the verbal sentence. Then solve the problem. The sum of a number and 5 is negative 28.

Answer 1

EQUATION: x+5 = -28
ANSWER: x=-33

Answer 2

• x+5 = -28
• x = -33

Explanation:

The translation to a math expression is ...

The sum of a number and 5 is negative 28.

x + 5 = -28

Subtract 5 from both sides of the equation:

x + 5 - 5 = -28 -5

x = -33

The number is negative 33.