Translating equations

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What is the equation for 'Fifteen less than half a number is equivalent to eleven'?

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(1/2)x - 15 = 11

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Solve for x: 2x - 15 = 11

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x = 13

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Solve for x: 3x + 2 = -25

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x = -9

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What is the equation for 'Twice a number is 24'?

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2n = 24

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Solve for x: Twice the sum of a number and 5 is 22.

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x = 6

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What does 'translating equations' mean?

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Translating equations means converting verbal statements into mathematical expressions or equations.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 2n = 24?

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Divide both sides by 2 to isolate n.

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What is the solution to the equation (1/2)x - 15 = 11?

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x = 52

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How do you represent 'three times a number decreased by 4'?

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3x - 4

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What is the equation for 'the sum of a number and 8 is 15'?

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x + 8 = 15