can someone help me set up these two equations please.
The sum of the distance, d, divided by 4 and 6 amounts to 2 subtracted from the distance, d.
The sum of the distance, d, divided by 20 and 9 amounts to 18 subtracted from twice the distance, d
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--> going to add some stuff, what am I adding?
"The sum of the distance, d, divided by 4 and 6"
d/4 + 6
" amounts to" , another word for =
d/4 + 6 =
"2 subtracted from twice the distance, d"
d/4 + 6 = 2d - 2
Now do the same for the second question, and let me know what you get.
d/20+9=2d-18 ?
correct, good job
thanks i appreciate it
To set up these equations, we need to translate the given information into mathematical equations.
1. The sum of the distance, d, divided by 4 and 6 amounts to 2 subtracted from the distance, d.
Let's break this down step by step:
- "The sum of the distance, d, divided by 4 and 6" can be written as (d/4) + (d/6).
- "Amounts to" means equal.
- "2 subtracted from the distance, d" can be written as d - 2.
Combining these results, we get the equation:
(d/4) + (d/6) = d - 2
2. The sum of the distance, d, divided by 20 and 9 amounts to 18 subtracted from twice the distance, d.
Again, let's break it down:
- "The sum of the distance, d, divided by 20 and 9" can be written as (d/20) + (d/9).
- "Amounts to" means equal.
- "18 subtracted from twice the distance, d" can be written as 2d - 18.
Combining these results, we get the equation:
(d/20) + (d/9) = 2d - 18
These are the two equations that represent the given information.