Q68. - Algebra 1

Question

Translate each equation into a sentence. (Lesson 2 -1)

$d-14=5$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The difference of a number d and fourteen is five.

Step 1. Apply the concept of arithmetic operators.

Addition or sum is when we combine two like terms. 

Subtraction is when we reduce one like term from the other.

Multiplication is when we find a product of two like or unlike terms. 

Division is when we divide a term into smaller term.

Index of 2 is called ‘squared’ and index of 3 is called ‘cube’ or cubed.

Step 2. Translate the equation into sentence.

We are given the equation: 

$d-14=5$ 

We can write this into sentence form as mentioned below:

 

“The difference of a number d and fourteen is five.”