Question

The product of a number X and 12 is five more than the product of the number and 3/8. Write an and equation to model the situation. 

Answer 1

The equation we can use is 12x = 3/8x + 5

Explanation:

The product of 12 and a number, x, is represented by 12x

The product of 3/8 and the same number (x) is represented by 3/8x

We add five to the right-hand side of the equation since 12x is five more than the product of 3/8 and x