Question

Write the following sentence as an equation. Use x to represent "a number."

The product of 5 and the sum of - 2 and a number is - 20.

Answer 1

Explanation:

The product of 5 and the sum of - 2 and a number is - 20.

Solution,

Let the number be x, then

5×(-2+x)=-20

-10+5x=-20

5x=-20+10

5x=-10

x=-10/5

x=-2