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Writing Equations from Words

Translate word statements into equations by building the x-expression first, then using 'is' to create the equals sign and right side.

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Expression plus equals

These questions ask for an equation, not just an expression. Build the algebraic expression for the words before 'is', then write an equals sign and the number after 'is'.