Question

Translate the sentence into an equation. Nine times the sum of a number and 3 is equal to 5. Use the variable y for the unknown number

Answer 1

We have to translate the sentence into an equation.

Nine times means multiplied by nine

The sum of a number, lets call it y, and 3 is (x+3)

So if nine times the sum of a number and 3 is 5, we have:

$9(y+3)=5$

Answer: 9(y+3)=5