Which equation can be used to represent the statement? Half of a number minus seven is one and five-tenths. One-half + x = 1.5 One-half x minus 1.5 = 7 StartFraction x over 2 EndFraction minus 7 = 1.5 7 minus StartFraction x over 2 EndFraction = 1.5

Given:

Statement is "Half of a number minus seven is one and five-tenths."

To find:

The equation for the given statement.

Solution:

Let the unknown number be x.

Half of a number :

Half of a number minus seven :

One and five-tenths :

Half of a number minus seven is one and five-tenths:

The required equation for the given statement is .

Therefore, the correct option is C.

he has 140 chickens because he has 10 times more chickens than ducks and he has 14 ducks so 14*10=140