OpenStax, Prealgebra 2e §8.1 Solve Equations Using the Subtraction and Addition Properties of Equality · Exercise 67 · Algebra · Linear equations

Solve Equations Using the Subtraction and Addition Properties of Equality · Exercise 67

Write a word sentence that translates the equation $y - 18 = 41$ and then make up an application that uses this equation in its solution.

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OpenStax, Prealgebra 2e · §8.1 Solve Equations Using the Subtraction and Addition Properties of Equality · Exercise 67

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