Question 12 (3 points) Translate the following statement to an equation: Three more than the product of a number, x, and five is two less than one-half of the number.​



Answer :

The equivalent equation is 5x + 3 = 1/2x - 2

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Given the statement

Three more than the product of a number, x, and five is two less than one-half of the number.​

Three more than the product of a number, x, and five = 5x + 3

Two less than one-half of the number. = 1/2x - 2

Equate both expressions to have";

5x + 3 = 1/2x - 2

Hence the equivalent equation is 5x + 3 = 1/2x - 2

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