Question

1. Determine if the following are statements could translate as

equations or expressions:
a. A number decreased by 9

b. 2/3 of a number is 36

Answer 1

Hello!

number = x

a. A number decreased by 9

x - 9

b. 2/3 of a number is 36

2/3x = 36

or

2x/3 = 36