SOLUTION: I'm asked to write an algebraic equation for this sentence: 14 less than 3 times a number is 5 more than half of the number. I was thinking maybe 3n-14+5, but it doesn't look corre

Question 988194: I'm asked to write an algebraic equation for this sentence: 14 less than 3 times a number is 5 more than half of the number. I was thinking maybe 3n-14+5, but it doesn't look correct. Thanks for your help~
Found 2 solutions by solver91311, ikleyn:
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

You left out a representation of the word "is" in your sentence. "is" means equals, as in "=".

Everything on the left side of the word "is" in your sentence needs to be represented in the left-hand side of your equation. Everything on the right side of the word "is" needs to be represented in the right-hand side of your equation. Notice that the word "number" representing something unknown is repeated on both sides of the word "is" in your sentence. What do you think that means?

Give this another try and write back with your results. I'll help you some more if you need it then.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

Answer by ikleyn(52781) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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3x - 14 = + 5.

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