SOLUTION: How is this supposed to be written out? I think it is supposed to be 5x=75+2y but I am not sure. Is it even possible to write out? "Five times a number is 75 greater than tw

Question 375760: How is this supposed to be written out? I think it is supposed to be 5x=75+2y but I am not sure. Is it even possible to write out?
"Five times a number is 75 greater than two times a number"
Answer by jessica43(140) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You have written this correctly, except I think when the problem says "a number," it is referring to the same number in each place. So your equation should be:
5x = 75 + 2x
RELATED QUESTIONS
Hello, I need help solving this equation please. It is supposed to be written in... (answered by Alan3354,hoomanc,ankor@dixie-net.com,solver91311)

I am not sure what this is called but could you show me how to work it out step by step?... (answered by wuwei96815,celeste)

If a sports utility vehicle loses about 8% of its value each year, how many years old... (answered by Alan3354)

M^2-8m-37=-4 I'm not even sure how to start I think I am supposed to complete the square (answered by mananth)

I am trying to work a problem, but I am not even sure I understand the problem, and am... (answered by jim_thompson5910)

I am supposed to simplify this cubed root by taking roots of the numerator and... (answered by Alan3354)

The problem is: y^3 + 2y^2 - 4y - 8 I know I am supposed to find the GCF, but I am... (answered by jim_thompson5910)

Is -4x squared = 0 a quadratic equation? I am supposed to solve each quadratic equation... (answered by stanbon)

Any assistance you could offer would be great. I am supposed to factor out the greatest... (answered by longjonsilver)