Question

Translate this statement into an equation.

Half of a number is equal to three times the difference between 27 and 12.

Answer 1

`$(1)/(2) x = 3(27-12)$`

or

`$(x)/(2) = 3(27-12)$`

Explanation:

Half of a number is equal to three times the difference between 27 and 12.

Half of a number (
`x`):
`$(1)/(2)x=(x)/(2) $`

Three times the difference between 27 and 12:
`3(27-12)`

`$(1)/(2) x = 3(27-12)$`

By the way, we can find the value of
`x`

`$(x)/(2) = 3(27-12)$`

`$(x)/(2) = 3(27-12)$`

`$(x)/(2) = 45 $`

`$x = 90 $`

Answer 2

1/2x = 3*(27-12)

Explanation:

Let x be the number

Is means equals

Difference means subtract

1/2x = 3*(27-12)