What is 9.93 less than the product of 42 and x written in an algebraic expression?
Mathematics · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Given the statement:
9.93 less than the product of 42 and x
Write in algebraic expression:
The given statement used the word “less than” which means there is the operation of subtraction. Other words to describe subtraction can be “ diminished by” “subtracted by” or "decreased by", we are also asked the product of 42 and x, which means the operation of multiplication is being used.
To illustrate in algebraic expression:
= ((42)(x)) - 9.93
Final answer: ((42)(x)) - 9.93
In order to determine the value of x, we multiply 42 by x, and transpose -9.93 on the other side of the equation, note that when transposing a number, the sign changes.
42x = 9.93
Divide both sides by 42 in order to get the value of x.
42x/42 = 9.93 / 42
x = 0.24