What is the mathematical expression of the following statement: Double the number of apples is 5 less than half of thirty.

Question

Write an equation that expresses the statement given in words.

Answer 1

2x = 30/2 - 5 ==> 2x = 15 - 5 ==> 2x = 10 are all equivalent equations for the given word problem.

Let x be the number of apples, double that number... 2x

is ... equals... =

5 less than ... subtract 5 from the given amount... -5

half of thirty ... is the given amount of 30 halved... 30/2 (this equals 15)