Question

Translate the sentence into an equation.

Seven times the sum of a number and 2 is equal to 9.
Use the variable for the unknown number.

Answer 1

7(x+2)=9

Explanation:

x represents the unknown number

sum of a number and 2 → x+2

seven times the sum of a number and 2 → 7(x+2)

seven times the sum of a number and 2 is equal to 9 → 7(x+2)=9

Answer 2

7(x + 2) = 9

• 7 times a number.
• The sum is x + 2
• Equals to 9
• The variable is considered as x.