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Write and solve an equation.

Mary and Alice are playing a card game. Mary has 21 points. She has 9 points less than Alice.

Solve for p.

How many points, p, does Alice have?

Enter your answer in the box.
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User Kartic
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The equation is P=21+9, the answer is Alice has 30 points.

User Ferdystschenko
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21+9=A     Alice has 30 points
User Pscuderi
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