Question

Convert the following statements into equations:
a) 3 subtracted from a number is equal to 12.
b) 2 times the sum of the number x and 7 is 13.​

Answer 1

(a)

let the number be x

x-3= 12

x=3+12

x=15

Answer 2

Answer:

(a) x-3=12

(b) 2(x+7)=13