Translate the sentence into an equation. Two less than the product of 3 and a number is equal to 9. Use the variable c for the unknown number.

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### Translating Sentences to Multi-Step Equations

#### Topic: Linear Equations

**Task:** Translating a Sentence into a Multi-Step Equation

**Instructions**: 

Translate the following sentence into an equation:

**Sentence:** Two less than the product of 3 and a number is equal to 9.

**Step-by-Step Translation**:

1. **Identify the unknown variable**: Use the variable \( c \) for the unknown number.
2. **Break down the sentence**:
    - The product of 3 and a number: \( 3c \).
    - Two less than this product: \( 3c - 2 \).
    - This equals 9: \( 3c - 2 = 9 \).

Therefore, the translated equation is: 

\[ 3c - 2 = 9 \]

**Input Field**:

- There is a rectangular input box for entering the equation.
  
**Tools Available**:
  
- Arithmetic operators and symbols:
    - Addition \( + \)
    - Subtraction \( - \)
    - Multiplication \( \times \)
    - Division \( \div \)

**Buttons at the Bottom**:
  
- A 'Check' button to confirm if the provided equation is correct.
- Undo and redo buttons to manage input mistakes.
- A help button represented by a question mark \( ? \) for additional guidance.

Enter the equation \( 3c - 2 = 9 \) in the input box and press 'Check' to verify your answer.
Transcribed Image Text:### Translating Sentences to Multi-Step Equations #### Topic: Linear Equations **Task:** Translating a Sentence into a Multi-Step Equation **Instructions**: Translate the following sentence into an equation: **Sentence:** Two less than the product of 3 and a number is equal to 9. **Step-by-Step Translation**: 1. **Identify the unknown variable**: Use the variable \( c \) for the unknown number. 2. **Break down the sentence**: - The product of 3 and a number: \( 3c \). - Two less than this product: \( 3c - 2 \). - This equals 9: \( 3c - 2 = 9 \). Therefore, the translated equation is: \[ 3c - 2 = 9 \] **Input Field**: - There is a rectangular input box for entering the equation. **Tools Available**: - Arithmetic operators and symbols: - Addition \( + \) - Subtraction \( - \) - Multiplication \( \times \) - Division \( \div \) **Buttons at the Bottom**: - A 'Check' button to confirm if the provided equation is correct. - Undo and redo buttons to manage input mistakes. - A help button represented by a question mark \( ? \) for additional guidance. Enter the equation \( 3c - 2 = 9 \) in the input box and press 'Check' to verify your answer.
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