Question

Sum of number and 5/3 gives 4/7 of the number. Write an equation for the statement

PLEASE HURRY i’m timed

Answer 1

x + 5/3 = 4/7
x = 4/7 - 5/3
x = -1.1

Answer 2

Let the number be x.

Sum of number and 5/3 gives 4/7 of the number. Convert it to equation:

• x + 5/3 = 4/7 of x

or

• x + 5/3 = (4/7)x