Write the sentence as an equation. Use x to represent any unknown number.
-10.10 times a number equals 30.
A)10.10 ·30 = x
B)10.10x = 30
C)10.10 + x = 30
D)30x = 10.10

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The sentence can be translated as 10.10 times x equals 30. This can be written as 10.10x=30. To translate "10.10 times a number equals 30" into an equation, we use the expression "10.10x" to represent "10.10 times a number." Then we write "10.10x = 30" to indicate that this expression equals 30. Therefore, the correct answer is B, 10.10x = 30.

Write the Sentence as an Equation