Question

Write the word sentence as an equation. Then solve the equation.

5 more than a number x is 9.
An equation that represents this word sentence is
The solution is x =

Answer 1

5 more implies it's going to be a plus

So the equation would be

5 + x = 9

To solve for x we would isolate x on one side so it would be

X= 9 - 5
X = 4

Meaning that the solution is x = 4

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