Question

Translate this sentence into an equation.68 is the product of Jose's savings and 4.Use the variable j to represent Jose's savings.

Answer 1

As per given by the question,

The given statement is,"68 is the product of Jose'e saving and 4.

Now,

Suppose j is the savings of Jose's.

So,

According to the statement, product of Jose's saving and 4.

Then, the first equation is;

$4x$

Because product means multiplication.

Now,

For final equation,

There are given that, 68 is the product of Jose's savings and 4.

So,

The final equation is,

$4x=68$

Hence, the equation is 4x=68.