Translate the sentence into an equation. The sum of 4 times a number and 8 is equal to 9. Use the variable y for the unknown number.
4 times a number and 8 ----> 4y +8
is equal to 9 ---> = 9
4y+8 = 9
Why can't you do that ??
is equal to 9 ---> = 9
4y+8 = 9
Why can't you do that ??