Converting Words into Numbers
To change a word equation into a numerical equation, we can replace keywords with numbers or operations.
- times = multiply
- twice = multiply by 2
- 'a number' = Let this equal x
- equals/is = equals
Solving the Question
We're given:
- Six times twice a number equals 72
⇒ six = 6
⇒ times = ×
⇒ twice a number = 2x
⇒ equals = =
⇒ 72 = 72
Answer
6 × 2x = 72
