Question

translate the following phrases/sentence to algebraic expression.
a.)five more than a number is 17
b.)half of a number is 16
c.)thrice a number decreased by 5
d.)7 more than twice a number is 26​

Answer 1

Answer:

a.)five more than a number is 17

5+x=17

b.)half of a number is 16

x/2=16

c.)thrice a number decreased by 5

3x minus 5

d.)7 more than twice a number is 26

2x+7=26

Answer 2

Answer:

n+5=17

x/2 = 16

3x - 5

2x + 7 = 26