Problem 53
Question
For the following problems, introduce a variable (any letter will do) and use appropriate algebraic symbols to write the given statement. Sixteen minus twice a number equals five.
Step-by-Step Solution
Verified Answer
Answer: To find the unknown number, we need to solve the algebraic equation we derived from the statement: 16 - 2x = 5.
1Step 1: Introduce a variable for the unknown number
Let the unknown number be represented by the variable x.
2Step 2: Translate the statement into an algebraic equation
The statement says "sixteen minus twice a number equals five." In terms of x, this can be written as the equation:
16 - 2x = 5.
Now, we have successfully translated the statement into an algebraic equation.
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