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

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

The product of a number and 5:   5x

 

is 4 less than: = _??_ -4

 

The quotient of the number and 4:  x/4

 

5x = x/4 - 4

 

5x - x/4 = -4

 

20x/4 - x/4 = -4

 

19x/4 = -4

 

x = -4(4/19)

 

x = -16/19