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Write an equation to represent the following statement.

33 is 15 less than k.
Solve for k.

User TTransmit
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33 + 15 = K
Answer is K = 48
User Ayush Seth
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33 is fifteen less than k

---"Is" can be a key word in this statement, meaning equals

33 = k - 15

k = 48

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