SOLUTION: How do I write an algebraic equation for the English statement then �Subtract 5 from the sum of x and 7 times 3 and the result is 20.� how can this compare to an equation? The E

Question 65097: How do I write an algebraic equation for the English statement then �Subtract 5 from the sum of x and 7 times 3 and the result is 20.� how can this compare to an equation?
The English statement is ambiguous. How do I write another English statement that leads correctly to more than one algebraic equation. or what examples can I use?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How do I write an algebraic equation for the English statement then �Subtract 5 from the sum of x and 7 times 3 and the result is 20.� how can this compare to an equation?
3(x+7)+5=20
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The English statement is ambiguous. How do I write another English statement that leads correctly to more than one algebraic equation. or what examples can I use?.
"Add three and four divided by a number is the same as four times the number."
This is (3+4)/x = 4x
or it is
3+4/x =4x
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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