Q15. - Algebra 1

Question

Translate the following equation into a sentence:

$7m-q=23$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The sentence for the equation $7m-q=23$ is:

“The result of subtracting q from 7 times m is 23”.

Step 1. Given information.

The given equation is:

$7m-q=23$

Step 2. Break the terms and write sentences.

The term “7m” is written as 7 times m. So, the term “$7m-q$” can be written as subtracting q from 7 times m.

Step 3. Write the complete sentence.

The sentence for the equation $7m-q=23$ written as in below:

 “The result of subtracting q from 7 times m is 23”.