Question

Writing and Solving One-step equations
procedure

The product of three and a number is fifty-one.
1. _ words into an equation.
2. _ the equation.
3. _ your answer.

3n = _
3n/3 = 51/3
n = _

3n = 51
3(17) = 51
51 = 51

Word bank:
17
solve
translate
54
check
plug
51
circle

Answer 1

Let's follow the procedure step by step using the word bank provided:

1. **Translate** words into an equation.
The product of three and a number is fifty-one.
This translates to:
**3n = 51**

2. **Solve** the equation.
To isolate n, divide both sides by 3:
**3n/3 = 51/3**
Which simplifies to:
**n = 17**

3. **Check** your answer.
To check, substitute n back into the original equation:
**3(17) = 51**
Since 51 = 51, the solution is verified.

So the completed procedure is:

1. **Translate** words into an equation.
3n = 51

2. **Solve** the equation.
3n/3 = 51/3
n = 17

3. **Check** your answer.
3(17) = 51
51 = 51