Question

Enter an algebraic equation for the sentence. Use x as your variable. 16 less than 4 times a number is 5 more than half of the number.

Answer 1

Let the number = x

4 times the number = 4x

16 less than 4 times a number = 4x - 16

half of the number

`=\text{ }(1)/(2)x`

5 more than half of the number

`=\text{ }(1)/(2)x\text{ + 5}`

Final answer

`4x\text{ - 16 = }(1)/(2)x\text{ + 5}`