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Create an equation for the following scenario:

twice the sum of a number and 15 is equal to the difference between the same number and 6

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2n+15 = n -6 because sum means addition and difference means subtraction
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Hey there! I'm happy to help!

Sum means you add. Let's call our number n.

n+15

We double the whole thing.

2(n+15)

This is equal to something.

2(n+15)=

Difference means you subtract.

2(n+15)=n-6.

Have a wonderful day! :D

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