Question

what is the algebraic equation 3 times the sum of a number and 7 is 2 less than five times the number

Answer 1

Let n = number

"3 times the sum of a number and 7" translates to 3(n + 7)

"2 less than five times the number" translates to 5n - 2

The word "is" becomes the equals sign.

3(n + 7) = 5n - 2

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