write each statement using mathematical symbols : negative two is equal to x divided by the sum of x and five

Question

write each statement using mathematical symbols : negative two is equal to x divided by the sum of x and five

Answer 1

Let's look at each part:

"negative two is equal to" translates into:

-2 =

 

"x divided by" translates into ^x/

So we so far have:

-2 = ^x/

 

"the sum of x and five" translates into:

(x + 5)

 

Putting all the pieces together, and we get:

-2 = ^x/_x+5

 

Answer 2

"negative two is equal to x divided by the sum of x and five"

         -2               =        x        /          (           x   +   5)

 

     -2 = x / (x+5)

     -2(x+5) = x

      -2x -10 = x

       -10 = 3x

        x = -10/3