QA4. - Algebra 1

Question

Translate each equation into a sentence.

$15=25u^2+2$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The sentence of the given equation is ‘’The sum of twenty-five times the square of u and 2 is equal to 15’’.

Step 1. Given information.

We have an equation $15=25u^2+2$.

Translate the given equation into a sentence.

Step 2. Translate sentence.

The equation, 15, in a sentence can be written as 15

And the statement, $25u^2+2$, can be written in sentences as

The sum of twenty-five times the square of u and 2.  

Step 3. Conclusion.

Now, as per the given equation, both the sentence found above are same. So, to get the required sentence, just equate both sentences.

Hence, the sentence of the given equation is:

The sum of twenty-five times the square of u and 2 is equal to 15.