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Translate this sentence into an equation.

19 more than Malik's savings is 41
Use the variable m to represent Malik's savings.

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Answer:

m + 19 = 41

Explanation:

Because we don't know what Malik's savings is, we are using the variable m.

The term "more than" suggests addition. We are adding 19 more to Malik's savings, m + 19.

"is" basically means "equals." 19 more than Malik's savings equals 41 makes as much sense as the original sentence.

Putting it all together, m + 19 = 41.

Because of the Commutative Property of Addition, the equation can also be written as 19 + m = 41.

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