Question

Tanslate the sentence into an equation
The sum of 4 times a number and 8 is 5.
Use the variable for the unknown number

Answer 1

Answer:

4x+8 =5

Step-by-step explanation:

sum = +

times = Multiply

is = =

4*x +8 = 5

Answer 2

Answer:

4x+8=5

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's assume the number is x

Four times x plus 8 is 5

4x+8=5

***Optional

If you need to solve it...

4x+8=5

4x=-3

x= - $\frac{3}{4}$

Hope this helps! :D