Question

Translate this sentence into an equation.

70 is the sum of 18 and Jose's score.
Use the variable j to represent Jose's score.

Answer 1

70 = 18 + j

Explanation:

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"sum of 18 and Jose's score" can be represented as 18 + j, given that Jose's score can be written as j.

"70 is" 18 + j would be that 70 = 18 + j.

The equation is 70 = 18 + j

Solve for j

• 70 = 18 + j
• 52 = j

Jose's score is 52.