Question

Tanslate the sentence into an equation

The sum of 4 times a number and 8 is 5.
Use the variable for the unknown number

Answer 1

4x+8=5

Explanation:

Let's assume the number is x

Four times x plus 8 is 5

4x+8=5

***Optional

If you need to solve it...

4x+8=5

4x=-3

x= -
`(3)/(4)`

Hope this helps! :D

Answer 2

4x+8 =5

Explanation:

sum = +

times = Multiply

is = =

4*x +8 = 5