Question

Translating a sentence into to multi-step equation

Answer 1

Translate the following sentence into an equation.

The sum of a number divided by 8 and 9 equals 3.

Solution
Step 1:

Let the number be x

Step 2:

‘Number divided by 8’ is x8x8

Step 3:

The word ‘sum’ points to ‘addition’ or ‘+’ operation. The sum of a number divided by 8 and 9 translates to

x8+9x8+9
Step 4:

The word ‘equals’ translates to ‘=’ sign

So, ‘The sum of a number divided by 8 and 9 equals 3’ translates to

x8+9=3
Hopefully this works and/or understandable for you :)