Question

Translate the following sentence into math symbols. Then solve the problem. Show your work and keep the equation balanced.

Answer 1

For this case we have to represent the following expression algebraically:

"10 less than x is -45"

So:

10 less than x is represented as: $x-10$

Then, the complete expression is represented as:

$x-10 = -45$

Adding 10 to both sides of the equation:

$x = -45 + 10\\x = -35$

Thus, the value of the variable is $x = -35$

Answer:

$x = -35$