Question

(10 more than a number is divided by four the result is 7.) how would you write this as an equation

Answer 1

(x + 10)/4 = 7

Explanation:

Break the sentence into segments:

let the number be x

• 10 more than this number:
  x + 10
  
• 10 more than a number divided by four:
  (x + 10)/4
  
• 10 more than a number divided by four results in seven:
  (x + 10)/4 = 7