Question

Translate the following into an algebraic expression: The number that is 40% more than five more than a number a.

Answer 1

1.4a > 5+a

Explanation:

If the number is increased by 40% of that number, then it multiplies by 1.4. So, the left side of the equation is 1.4a.

On the right side of the equation, if the number is increased by 5, then the equation is a + 5.

Since the left side of the equation is more than the right side of the equation, we add a greater than sign. So the expression is 1.4a > 5+a