Translating and Solving Equations

Front

Five less than twice a number is equivalent to thirty.

Back

2x - 5 = 30

Front

One third the sum of a number and fifteen is eight.

Back

(1/3)(x + 15) = 8

Front

Eight less than three times a number is equivalent to thirty four.

Back

3x - 8 = 34

Front

What does 'difference' mean?

Back

subtract

Front

Twice a number is 24.

Back

2n = 24

Front

What is the equation for 'three times a number decreased by four equals ten'?

Back

3x - 4 = 10

Front

What does 'sum' mean?

Back

add

Front

What is the equation for 'the product of a number and five is twenty'?

Back

5x = 20

Front

What does 'quotient' mean?

Back

divide

Front

What is the equation for 'the sum of a number and six is equal to fifteen'?

Back

x + 6 = 15