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Question 1

Translate the following information into the
language of algebra. You answer should include an
algebraic expression, and clear definitions of any
variables.
Sophia is in a room filled with people. She is
counting all the shoes in the room.
She thought that the number of shoes would just be
double the number of people in the room. However,
there is also a cupboard in the room containing 4
extra shoes,

1 Answer

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Answer:

let people=x

and shoes=y

now,as per the question

2x-4=y

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