Question

Write an equation that represents the problem, then solve the problem.

Seven-fourths decreased by a number is 2. Find the number
1/4 (7-4 x) = 2 right

Answer 1

\(\large\frac{7}{4}-x=2\)
7-4x=8
4x=-1
x=-\(\large \frac{1}{4}\)

Answer 2

Let \(x\) represent the number.

\( \dfrac{7}{4} - x = 2\)

Factoring out \(\dfrac{1}{4} \), you get:

\( \dfrac{1}{4}( 7 - 4x ) = 2 \)

Your equation is correct.