Question

Translate this sentence into an equation.

The difference of Janelle's height and 9 is 65
Use the variable j to represent Janelle's height.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Translate this sentence into an equation. The difference of Janelle's height and 9 is 65. Use the variable j to represent Janelle's height.

j - 9 = 65

to solve:

j - 9 = 65

add 9 to both sides:

j - 9 + 9 = 65 + 9

j = 74