Question

Write the verbal sentence as an algebraic equation.

The product of a three and a number plus five is 20.

Answer 1

Explanation:

product=× three=3 a number is unknown =x plus=+ five=5 is=equals to 20

3×x +5=20

3x+5=20

Subtract 5 from both sides

3x+5-5=20-5

3x=15

3x/3=15/3

x=5