Question

Translate this sentence into an equation.

The difference of Diego's age and 20 is 52
Use the variable d to represent Diego's age.

Answer 1

d-20=52

Explanation:

Since the difference is 52, we can determine that if you subtract 20 from an unknown number (Diego's age), it will equal 52. D ultimately equals 72 (52+20)

Answer 2

Translate this sentence into an equation. 49 is the difference of Diegos age and 17. Use the variable d to represent Diegos age.

The difference means we subtract, so we have d as Diego's age minus 17

d - 17

The word "is" means an equation, so we set d - 17 equal to 49

d - 17 = 49