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Translate the sentence into an equation.

The sum of 6 times a number and 7 is 8.
Use the variable x for the unknown number.

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Answer:

6x + 7 = 8

Explanation:

Let x represent the unknown number.

Translating the word problem into an algebraic expression, we have;

6x + 7 = 8

To find the value of x;

6x = 8 - 7

6x = 1

x = 1/6

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