Question

One-fifth of a number plus 51 is equal to twice the number plus 42.

Write out the equation, but don't solve it yet!

Practice
Think: What equation can you write to solve the problem?

Answer 1

The equation:
`(1)/(5)`n + 51 = 2n + 42

Answer 2

1/5x+51=2x+42

Explanation:

1/5 of x, the number, plus 51 is equal to 2 times the number plus 42.