Question

Translate into an equation. Do not solve. "Twice the sum of a number and 5 is 52. so I wrote n+5=52. Am I correct?

Answer 1

Twice [the sum of a number and 5] is 52.

In this statement, it is good to look for keys. Twice -> 2; the sum of a number and 5 -> (x+5); is ->=

SO:

2(x+5) =52

Answer 2

So mine was not correct.

Answer 3

No. Yours in sentence form would read "The sum of a number and 5 is 52."

Answer 4

oh ok didnt think about the word TWICE. Now I got it. Thanks

Answer 5

Sure thing :) Remember, when you are reading it in words, try to break it up into phrases that translate into mathematical terms.

Answer 6

Thanks again

Answer 7

Anytime :)