Write the sentence as an equation.
-If 5 times x is added to -4 , the result is equal to 9 times x .
A) 14 x-9 x=4
B) 5 x+(-4)=9 x
C) 4 x+(-4)=9 x
D) 9(5 x-4)=-4

Question

Write the sentence as an equation.
-If 5 times  x  is added to  -4 , the result is equal to 9 times  x .
A)  14 x-9 x=4 
B)  5 x+(-4)=9 x 
C)  4 x+(-4)=9 x 
D)  9(5 x-4)=-4

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The sentence translates to the equation 5x + (-4) = 9x, where "5 times x is added to -4" is represented by 5x + (-4), and "the result is equal to 9 times x" is represented by = 9x.

Write the Sentence as an Equation