1. Review of Real Numbers

Translating Sentences to Equations

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Multiple Choice

Write the following sentence as an equation.
(A) Seven more than twice a number is equal to $19$ . Let $x$ be the number.

$7+2x=19$

$2\left(7+x\right)=19$

$7x+19=2x$

$14x=19$

Verified step by step guidance

Identify the variable representing the unknown number. Here, let the number be $x$.

Translate the phrase 'twice a number' into an algebraic expression. Twice a number means \$2x$.

Translate the phrase 'seven more than twice a number' into an algebraic expression. This becomes \$7 + 2x$.

Set the expression equal to 19, as the sentence states 'is equal to 19'. So, write the equation as \$7 + 2x = 19$.

This equation correctly represents the sentence and can be used to solve for $x$ if needed.

Master Translating Sentences to Equations with a bite sized video explanation from Patrick Ford

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