Question

a) write the statement as an equation:
a) the product of 300 and y, decreased by 7 equals 304 plus the product of y and 149

Explanation:

Step1: Translate "product of 328 and y"

$328y$

Step2: Translate "increased by 7"

$328y + 7$

Step3: Translate "394 plus product of y and 148"

$394 + 148y$

Step4: Set parts equal

$328y + 7 = 394 + 148y$

Answer:

$328y + 7 = 394 + 148y$