Question

How do i answer num er 7

Answer 1

Word Problems

To convert a word problem into an algebraic sentence, we must recognize certain key words:

• more than = add
• x times = multiply by x
• less than = subtract
• is = equals

Solving the Question

We're given: Fourteen more than 5 times a number x is 10.

• 'more than' = add

14 +

• '5 times a number x' = multiply x by 5

14 + 5x

• 'is 10' = equals 10

14 + 5x = 10

Answer

14 + 5x = 10