Question

Which of the following correctly translates this equation?

A.5x+7= 10x - 3
Five times a number increased by 7 is 10 times the same
number subtracted from 3
B.The product of 7 and a number plus 5 is 10 times the same
number minus 3
C.Five times a number plus 7 is 3 less than 10 times the same
number
D.Seven more than 5 times a number is the product of 3 and
the same number decreased by 10

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

five times a number = 5x

plus 7 = 5x+7

is 3 less 10 times the same number = 10x - 3