Write an equations to represent the situation.
Sixteen less than 5 times a number is negative 4
5x - 16 = -4
solve the equation, show ALL steps along the way.
n/5 + 10 = 20
n = 50
Use the properties of equality to find the value of x in the equation.
Write your answer as a mixed number.
5(-3x - 7.5) = 50
-5 5/6
Jane needs $75 for a concert ticket. She already has $15 and she can earn the rest by working 6 hours at her job. Please write an equation that can be used to find h, Jane's hourly earnings.
75=6h+15
Susan ordered prizes for her family. Each prize costs $5.25. The total cost of the prizes is $125.70, including an $5.00 shipping fee. Use the equation 5.25x+5=125.70 to find, x, the number of prizes Susan ordered.
x = 23
While shopping for clothes, Kim spent $20 less than 4 times what Makayla spent. Kim spent $40. Please write an equation to represent the situation, then solve the equation.
4x - 20 = 40
x=15
Solve the equation, showing ALL steps along the way.
-7(x + 5) = 14
x = -7
Solve for w. Show all steps along the way.
1/3w + 1/5w = 2 2/3
w = 5