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Translate the sentence into an equation. The sum of 9 times a number and 2 equals 3. Use the variable w for the unknown number

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Answer:

9w + 2 = 3

Explanations:

Let the number be w

9 times the number = 9w

Sum of (9 times a number) and 2 = 9w + 2

The result is 3

That is, the equation can be expressed as:

9w + 2 = 3

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