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Translate this sentence into an equation.
21 more than Jenny's score is 59.

User DRaehal
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Hi! Let me help you!

  • 21 more means we add 21.
  • Let's say Jenny's score is s.
  • Now, how can we translate the given sentence into an equation?
  • Add 21 to Jenny's score:
  • s+21
  • The sum is equal to 59.
  • Now, let's write the equation:
  • s+21=59
  • That's our answer.
  • P.S. Jenny, good luck!

Hope it helps!

~Stargazing~

User Zach Sugano
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  • More than means the addition
  • Its symbol is +

The question says:

21 more than Jenny's score is 59.

Solution:

Let Jenny's score be x

So, ATQ


x+21= 59

Solving the equation:

Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign to -ve


x = 59 - 21 \\ x = 38

User Domenica
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