Write the word sentence as an equation. Then solve.
Thirteen more than a number p is negative 9
1/2 the sum of a number Z and 3 1/2 is 4 1/2
To write the given statement as an equation, we'll break it down into two parts:
1. "Thirteen more than a number p" can be represented as p + 13.
2. "is negative 9" can be represented as -9.
Combining both parts, we get the equation:
p + 13 = -9
To solve this equation and find the value of p, we need to isolate p on one side of the equation. Let's do it step by step:
1. Subtract 13 from both sides of the equation to move the constant term to the other side:
p + 13 - 13 = -9 - 13
p = -22
Therefore, the solution to the equation is p = -22.
"Thirteen more than a number p" ... p+13
"is" ... =
so, what do you think?