Question

Four fifths more than a number is one third Translate and solve the equation

Answer 1

Answer:

1. 4/5+x=1/3

2. x=-7/15

Step-by-step explanation:

Okay, let's break this down. Let's translate the words into numbers.

1. Four fifths= 4/5. A number=x. One third=1/3.
2. More than= +. Is means =.

So, 4/5+x=1/3. Great job! Your half way there:) Now we need to solve it.

1. 4/5+x=1/3 (Original Equation.)
2. x=1/3-4/5 (We subtracted both sides by 4/5 to isolate the x term.)
3. x=5/15-12/15 (We found the common denominator to make it easier to subtract.)
4. x=-7/15 (Ta-da!)