Question

Convert the following verbal statement into equations: When Twice a number is multiplied by 5 we get 40

Answer 1

let the no. be x

then

the equation will be

2x × 5 = 40

solution -

2x × 5 = 40
2x = 40/5
x = 8/2
x = 4

Answer 2

Convert the following verbal statement into equations: When Twice a number is multiplied by 5 we get 40 ?

Answer :- Equation = 2p x 5 = 40

Explanation :-

Let the number is p

Twice a number is = 2p

Twice a number is multiplied by 5 = 2p x 5

when multiplied by 5 we get 40.

Equation = 2p x 5 = 40