Question

Enter an algebraic equation for the sentence. Use x as your variable. 16 less than 4 times a number is 5 more than half of the number.

Answer 1

Let the number = x

4 times the number = 4x

16 less than 4 times a number = 4x - 16

half of the number

$=\text{ }\frac{1}{2}x$

5 more than half of the number

$=\text{ }\frac{1}{2}x\text{ + 5}$

Final answer

$4x\text{ - 16 = }\frac{1}{2}x\text{ + 5}$