Question

write an equation for the statement tha" one fourth of x is 5 less than 7"​

Answer 1

Answer:

1/4 of x = 5 less than 7

1/4 × x = 7-5

x/4 = 2

The above steps are the equation of the statement

If we want to find x

x = 4×2

= 8

x = 8