The sum of negative three and five times a number

Question

Write the following phrase as an algebraic expression. Use x for the unknown number.

Answer 1

Translate:

  "The sum of negative three and five times a number"   means

               (            -3             +        5    *     x     )

 

Re-write:

    5x - 3

 

Make a "translation dictionary" and add to it when you find a new word or phrase:

       is          means             =

       of                                *

     times                             *

      sum                              +

    quotient                           /

 

Answer 2

hi Emily

 

5x - 3

 

 

Remember "a number" is a sign one should go ahead and assign a letter to the quantity.

 

 

Good luck!

 

Ben