Translating Equations

Five less than twice a number is equivalent to thirty.

• 5x - 2 = 30

• x - 5 = 30

• 2x - 5 = 30

• 5 - 2x = 30

Eight less than three times a number is equivalent to thirty four.

• 3x - 8 = 34

• 8x - 3 = 34

• 8 - 3x = 34

• 8 - x = 34

Fifteen less than half a number is equivalent to eleven.

• (1/2)x + 15 = 11

• 2x - 15 = 11

• 15 - (1/2)x = 11

• (1/2)x - 15 = 11

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

One and a half times a number increased by nine is equal to twenty one.

• (1/2)x + 9 = 21

• 1.5x + 9 = 21

• x + 9 = 21

• 1.5x - 9 = 21

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Determine where X' would be if you translated X 3 units to the left and 9 units down.

• (-4, 4)

• (-10, 2)

• (-4, -5)

• (-1, 5)

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Determine where X' would be if you translated X 3 units to the left and 9 units down.

• (-4, 4)

• (-10, 2)

• (-4, -5)

• (-1, 5)

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Twelve more than three quarters of a number is equal to thirty six.

• 75x + 12 = 36

• (3/4)x + 12 = 36

• 3x + 12 = 36

• 25x + 12 = 36

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

One third the sum of a number and fifteen is eight.

• (1/3)x + 15 = 8

• 3x + 15 = 8

• (1/3)(x + 15) = 8

• 3(x + 15) = 8

Tags

CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

One quarter the difference of a number and twenty eight is equal to nine.

• (1/4)x - 28 = 9

• (1/4)(x - 28) = 9

• 25x - 28 = 9

• (1/4)(x + 28) = 9

Twice the sum of four times and number and ten is equal to seventy two.

• 4x + 10 = 72

• 2(x + 10) = 72

• 2(4x + 10) = 72

• 8x + 10 = 72