Q1B. - Algebra 1

Question

Translate each sentence into an equation.

Twenty-seven times k is h squared decreased by 9.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The equation of the given sentence is $27k=h^2-9$.

Step 1. Given information.

We have a sentence ‘’ Twenty-seven times k is h squared decreased by 9’’.

Translate the given sentence into an equation.

Step 2. Translate equation.

The statement, twenty-seven times k, in algebraic expression can be expressed a $27k$

And the statement, h squared decreased by 9, can be expressed as $h^2-9$

 

Step 3. Conclusion.

Now, as per the given statement, both the expression found above are the same. So, to get the required equation, just equate both the expressions.

Hence, the equation of the given sentence is: $27k=h^2-9$.