Chapter 44, Problem 1A

Write the expression "A number divided by 7 plus twice the number equals 75" as an equation with the unknown as x.

To determine

To convert:

The given word statement in the form of a numerical equation.

Answer to Problem 1A

  $\frac{x}{7}+2x=75$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

A number divided by 7 plus twice the number equals 75.

Let 'x' be the unknown number then the equation is written as:

  $\begin{array}{l}x÷7+2x=75or,\\ \frac{x}{7}+2x=75\end{array}$