Questions: Write the sentence as an equation. The product of 2 and q equals 199.
Transcript text: Write the sentence as an equation. the product of 2 and $q$ equals 199
Solution
Solution Steps
To convert the given sentence into an equation, identify the mathematical operations and variables described. The sentence "the product of 2 and \( q \) equals 199" translates to the equation \( 2q = 199 \).
Step 1: Translate the Sentence to an Equation
The sentence "the product of 2 and \( q \) equals 199" can be expressed mathematically as:
\[
2q = 199
\]
Step 2: Solve for \( q \)
To isolate \( q \), divide both sides of the equation by 2:
\[
q = \frac{199}{2}
\]