Question

Translate the sentence into algebraic symbols.

If a number is increased by 27 and then the sum is multiplied by seven, the
result is 150.

Answer 1

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Answer:

7(x +27) = 150

Explanation:

Let x represent the number.

"a number increased by 27" . . . . x +27

"the sum multiplied by 7" . . . . . 7(x +27)

"the result is 150" . . . . . . 7(x +27) = 150