translate the equation 3 over 5-5=x(y+7)into a verbal sentence
the difference between three-fifths and five is equal to the product of x and the sum of y and seven.
Seems kinda dumb. Why all the nonsense with 3/5 - 5?
Translate this phrase into an algebraic expression.
Three less than the product of
and Gail's savings
Use the variable
to represent Gail's savings.
To translate the equation 3/(5 - 5) = x(y + 7) into a verbal sentence, let's break it down step by step:
1. Start with "The equation is:"
2. Next, simplify 5 - 5 which equals 0, so it becomes "The equation is 3/0 = x(y + 7)."
3. Now, since division by zero is undefined, we need to note that the equation is not possible or has no solution. We can say, "The equation is not solvable or has no solution."
4. If you want to provide further context, you could add, "This means that no value of x and y will make the equation true."
Putting it all together, the verbal sentence to represent the equation is, "The equation 3 divided by 5 minus 5 equals x times the quantity of y plus 7, but it is not solvable or has no solution."