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Harry has already written 32 pages, and he expects to write 3 pages for every additional

hour spent writing. How many hours will Harry have to spend writing this week in order to
have written a total of 38 pages?
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Answer:

2 hours

Step-by-step explanation:

32 pages + 3 pages (# of hours) = 38 pages

Convert words into variables

32p + 3(h) = 38p

Subtract 32 pages from both sides

3(h) = 6p

Multiply

3h = 6p

Divide by 3 on both sides

h = 2

It will take Harry 2 more hours to finish writing 38 pages

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