Question

write an algebraic equation for the sentence. then

1. a number multiplied by $-7$ is 0.
2. $-22$ is $-8$ times a number.
3. $-6$ is the product of 9 and a number.
4. the product of 18 and a number equals 45.

5.5 solving multiplicatio

Explanation:

Step1: Define variable for unknown

Let the unknown number be $x$.

Step2: Translate #26 to equation

Product of $x$ and $-7$ is 0:
$-7x = 0$

Step3: Translate #27 to equation

$-22$ equals $-8$ times $x$:
$-22 = -8x$

Step4: Translate #28 to equation

$-6$ equals product of 9 and $x$:
$-6 = 9x$

Step5: Translate #29 to equation

Product of 18 and $x$ equals 45:
$18x = 45$

Answer:

1. $-7x = 0$
2. $-22 = -8x$
3. $-6 = 9x$
4. $18x = 45$