Translate the statement into an equation. Let x repr 37 is 7 less than double a number.The given statement can be represented mathematic: (Do not simplify.)
Q. Translate the statement into an equation. Let x repr 37 is 7 less than double a number.The given statement can be represented mathematic: (Do not simplify.)
Rephrasing the Statement: Let's first rephrase the given statement into a clear mathematical "What is the equation that represents the statement '37 is 7 less than double a number' with x representing the number?"
Identifying the Unknown Number: The statement "37 is 7 less than double a number" suggests that if we double a number and then subtract 7 from it, we will get 37. Let's denote the unknown number by x.
Doubling the Number: To translate this into an equation, we start by doubling the number, which is represented by 2x.
Subtracting 7: Next, we subtract 7 from the result of doubling the number to represent the "7 less than" part of the statement. This gives us the equation 2x−7.
Setting up the Equation: Finally, we set the expression equal to 37, as the statement says that "37 is" the result of the previous operation. This gives us the equation 2x−7=37.
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