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Translate the sentence into an equation

seven times the sum of a number and 2 is equal to 3

Use the variable y for the unknown number

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7(x+2)=3

7
times the sum of a number ‘x’, and (which means add) is equal ‘=‘ to 3
User Lee Hesselden
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7(y+2)=3
seven times the sum of a number (y) and 2
means y+2 multiplying by 7
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