Question

Write each of the following statements as an equation:
(i) 5 times a number equals 40.
(ii) A number increased by 8 equals 15.
(2 marks)

Answer 1

(i) Let the required number be x.
So, five times the number will be 5x.
∴ 5x = 40
(1 mark)

(ii) Let the required number be x.
So, when it is increased by 8, we get x + 8.
∴ x + 8 = 15
(1 mark)