Question

1.Four less than half a number is equal to 37 less than twice the number.

a.Translate the sentence into an equation.


b.Solve the equation. Show your work.

Answer 1

Lets say the number is n


Four less than half a number is equal to 37 less than twice the number.
Four less than half n is equal to 37 less than twice n
Four less than
`(1)/(2)`n is = to 37 less than 2n

`(1)/(2)`n - 4 = 2n - 37

solve urself