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Write an expression to match the words: Marilyn has 8 pears. She eats 2 pears.

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Given,
Total pears = 8
eaten pears = 2
Now,
Let the remaining pairs be "x"
According to the question,
x = total pears - eaten pairs
x = 8 -2 <------------------------------ this one is your required equation.
x = 6
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