Question

Write a verbal expression to represent each equation.

$7-\frac{1}{2}x=\frac{3}{x^2}$

Short answer

Half of a number decreased from 7 is equal to the division between 3 and square of that number.

Step-by-step solution

Step 1- Observe the provided equation

According to the statement there is a variable so consider that variable as a number. There is a subtraction which indicates towards decrement. All the operations result in a division between the square of that number and 3.

– Use the observation

By using the observation form the verbal expression that is “Half of a number decreased from 7 is equal to the division between 3 and square of that number”,

Step 3- Make the conclusion

As the obtained verbal expression is completely matching with the provided equation so obtained verbal expression is the required expression.