Question

How can I write: four times the number m equals 36. How can I write that in algebraic equation?

Answer 1

4m = 36

Explanation:

• Given:, The statement "four times the number m equals 36".

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• To do:, Write in an algebraic equation.

To write a word problem in an algebraic equation, take each keyword in the statement and interpret it mathematically.

• Four: 4

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• Times: x ,(the multiplication sign)

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• m

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• Equals: = ,(the equality sign)

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• 36

So, an algebraic equation will be:

`\begin{gathered} 4* m=36 \\ \implies4m=36 \end{gathered}`

The equivalent equation is 4m=36.