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Translate the sentence into an equation.
The sum of 5 times a number and 6 is 9.
Use the variable y for the unknown number.

User Thaangaraj
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Answer:

5y + 6 = 9

Explanation:

If you want to take it a step further and solve it:

5y = 3

y = 3/5

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