Question

Translate the sentence into an equation.
"Ten more than half of a number is 22."

Answer 1

Ten more than x x + 10. A number added to 5. 5 + x. A number increased by 13 ... 2x = 10. One half a number is 10 x/2 = 10. Five times the sum of x and 2 5(x + 2).

Explanation:

Answer 2

(x/2) + 10 = 22

Explanation:

let the number be x

"half of a number" ----> (1/2) x = x/2

"ten more than half of a number" ----> (x/2) + 10

"ten more than half of a number is 22" --> (x/2) + 10 = 22 (answer)