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To solve a problem, we often _________ the given information into algebraic expressions and equations.

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To solve a problem, we often translate the given information into algebraic expressions and equations; in doing so, the variable (unknown value) is represented with a letter. For instance, the information, “6 less than twice a number" is translated to '2n – 6'.
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