One-fifth of a number plus 51 is equal to twice the number plus 42. Write out the equation, but don't solve it yet! Practice Think: What equation can you write to solve the problem?

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One-fifth of a number plus 51 is equal to twice the number plus 42.

Write out the equation, but don't solve it yet!

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Think: What equation can you write to solve the problem?

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Answer:

The equation:
(1)/(5) n + 51 = 2n + 42

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Answer:

1/5x+51=2x+42

Explanation:

1/5 of x, the number, plus 51 is equal to 2 times the number plus 42.

Tamir Abutbul answered Dec 18, 2022

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