Question

Enter an equation to represent the relationship. Then solve the equation. Let x represent a number.

A number decreased by 32 is the same as 33 minus 4 times the number.

1. The equation is...
2. x =

Answer 1

x = 13

Explanation:

x represent a number

Decrease means subtract

x-32

Is means equals

x-32 =

33 minus 4 times the number

33 - 4x

x-32 =33 - 4x

Add 4x to each side

x -32+4x = 33-4x+4x

5x -32 = 33

Add 32 to each side

5x-32+32 =33+32

5x = 65

Divide by 5

5x/5 = 65/6

x = 13