If you formed an algebraic equation to model the statement “three times a number is equal to nine,” how many variables would be in the equation?

A.

1

B.

2

C.

3

D.

5

Question

If you formed an algebraic equation to model the statement “three times a number is equal to nine,” how many variables would be in the equation? 




A. 

1 


B. 

2 


C. 

3 


D. 

5

anonymous · Answer

Well first you should write the equation out.

anonymous · Answer

You would get 3 x P=9
The x is the times symbol so the only variable there is, is P meaning there would only be 1 Variable.