Lesson: Basic Algebra - 18t01

English to Algebra Practice

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A number q is a “pequod” number if the sum of q and half of q is a multiple of 6. Which of the following is a “pequod” number?    -1    3    4    6   10

Translate the definition of a “pequod” number into English: The sum of q and one half q : So     a multiple of six. Since all of the answer choices are single digits, try setting the equation equal to a multiple of six that also has one digit (like, say, 6):

So 4 is a “pequod” number, and the third choice is the answer. Alternately, you could also pick answer choices and plug them into the equation, but you’d still have to translate the English into algebra first. div> BackNext

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