Write the corresponding algebraic expression or equation for the verbal statement. Let x represent the unknown number. The product of a number and 5 is 4 l

Question

Write the corresponding algebraic expression or equation for the verbal statement. Let x represent the unknown number.
The product of a number and 5

is 4

less than the quotient of a number and 4
.

Answer 1

You have to turn the English into math. You know what a product and quotient are.

 

5x = (x/4) - 4