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Learn how to convert word problems into mathematical equations by following step-by-step instructions in this helpful lesson.
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4-1 Lesson 4-1 Example 3 Translate the sentence into an equation. The quotient of 54 and a number is 6. Step 1 Determine the operation. The word “quotient” means division.
4-1 Lesson 4-1 Example 3 Translate the sentence into an equation. The quotient of 54 and a number is 6. Step 2 The words “a number” mean to use a variable. Choose a variable. n
4-1 Lesson 4-1 Example 3 Translate the sentence into an equation. The quotient of 54 and a number is 6. Step 3 The word “is” means equals.
4-1 Lesson 4-1 Example 3 Translate the sentence into an equation. The quotient of 54 and a number is 6. Step 4 the quotient of 54 and a number is 6 54 ÷ n = 6
4-1 Lesson 4-1 Example 3 Translate the sentence into an equation. The quotient of 54 and a number is 6. Step 5 The equation is 54 ÷ n = 6.