Question

Which description represents the equation 7x - 2 = 33?

1. Two less than seven times a number equals thirty-three.
2. Two times the quantity of seven less than a number equals thirty-three.
3. Seven less than two times a number equals thirty-three.
4. Seven times two minus a number equals thirty-three.

Answer 1

i’m pretty sure it would be 1. two less than seven times a number equals thirty-three

Answer 2

Hi there!

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I believe your answer is:

"1. Two less than seven times a number equals thirty-three."

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Here’s why:

• We are given the equation of
  `\boxed{7x-2=33}`.

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`\boxed{\text{Breaking the equation down:}}\\\\7x-2=33\\-------\\\rightarrow \text{'7x' - Seven times a number. The unknown value is 'x'.}\\\\\rightarrow \text{' - 2' - Minus 2.}\\\\\rightarrow \text{'= 33' - Equals 33.}\\---------\\\text{The phrase`

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The first statement should be the appropriate statement for the given equation.

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Hope this helps you. I apologize if it’s incorrect.