Question

Translate the following into an algebraic expression: a The number that is 40% more than five more than a number a.

Answer 1

The answer is x=8+9.

Answer 2

x = a + 8

Explanation:

x = The number that is 40% more than five more than a number a.

x = 40% more than 5 (plus a)

5 * 0.6 = 3

5+3 = 8

x = a + 8