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Translate this sentence into an equation. The product of Donnie's savings and 9 is 117. Use the variable d to represent Donnie's savings.​

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D + 9 = 117

The product of Donnie’s savings AND 9 is 117. Donnie’s savings is represented by the D variable. “And” in word problems usually means addition.

You can also find what D equals by subtracting nine from 117. (Just in case you need to)
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