2-1 Writing Equations
Translate each sentence into an equation. Three times r less than 15 equals 6. Rewrite the verbal sentence so it is easier to translate. Three times r less than 15 equals 6 is the same as 15 minus 3 times r equals 6. 15 minus 3 times r equals 6 15 3 r = 6 The equation is 15 3r = 6.