Question

Define a variable , write an equation,and solve each problem. Then check your solution.
1. Six times a number is -96. find the number
2.One fourth of a number is -16.325 . What is the number.

Answer 1

A variable is a term that can have any value and it is shown by a letter.

1) 6x=-96 This equation shows x as the variable
x=-96/6=-16 The number is -16

2) (1/4)x=-16.325
x=(4)(-16.325)=-65.3 The number is -65.3

Answer 2

To check your solution:

1) (6)(-16)=-96

2) (1/4)(-65.3)=-16.325