Translate the sentence into an equation.

1. Nine less than the product of three and the number x is equal to one-half the sum of x and 12.

2. Three times the sum of a and b is equal to five times c.

3. The number x is divided by the number y is the same as six less than three times the difference of x and y.

Question

Translate the sentence into an equation.

1. Nine less than the product of three and the number x is equal to one-half the sum of x and 12.

2. Three times the sum of a and b is equal to five times c.

3. The number x is divided by the number y is the same as six less than three times the difference of x and y.

anonymous · Answer

1. 9 - (3x) = (x+12)/2
2. 3(a+b) = 5c
3. x/y = 6-(3(x-y))