Question

Write an equation for "nine times a number decreased by five is the same as six times the same number increased by seven.

Answer 1

Answer: 9*x-5 = 6*x+7

Explanation:

First we have to understand what it is saying.

9 times x (being a number) minus 5 equal to 6 times x plus 7

Now lets put it into an equation.

`9*x-5 = 6*x+7`