Whitney needs to borrow $200. If she borrows the same amount from 5 friends, what equation will I use to show how much she owes each friend?

Question

i need an equation to show my word problem.

Answer 1

The amount she borrows per friend is our variable, lets call it 'x'.  She borrows 'x' amount from 5 friends, and borrows a total sum of $200.  Our equation would be as follows:

 

x + x + x + x + x = 200          Now lets combine like terms (x+x+x+x+x = 5x)

5x = 200          Now solve for x