Question

If the number of professors in a college is P and the number of students S, and there are 14 times as many students as professors, write an algebraic equations that shows the relationship.

Answer 1

If you multiply 14 times the number of professors, P, that will equal the number of students, S.

Answer 2

\[P \times 14= S\] like that???

Answer 3

Yes! You can also write it: 14P = S

Answer 4

ok can you do it backwards? S = 14P?

Answer 5

Yes. It's the same equation either way.

Answer 6

thanks

Answer 7

welcome