the sum of a number divided by 7 and 8 equals 5

Question

the sum of a number divided by 7 and 8 equals 5

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Answer 1

Translation is the hard part.

First, identify the quantity involved

Let x be “a number”

 

next translate words into equation(s) involving the quantity.

Translate  “a number divided by 7” into “x/7”.

translate “the sum of x/7 and 8” into “x/7 + 8”

translate “equals” into “=“

String it all together:

x/7 + 8 = 5

 

now you can solve it.