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Julia has 2 more marbles than John. If the total number of marbles is 18, write an equation to represent the situation using a variable.

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Answer:

Explanation:

y= john's balls

y+2+y = 18

2+2y = 18

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Julia:John
x+2:x =18
2x+2=18

Answer: 2x+2=18
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