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Write an expression for each phrase. 1. Robert mows 10 more yards than twice the number Jim mows.

User Renan
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Let him mows x

  • Twice x=2x
  • 10more =2x+10

Robert mows

  • 2x+10 yards
User Roselle
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Answer:

2x + 10 = x

Explanation:

  • Let Jim mows x yards

  • -> Robert mows = 2x + 10 yards

  • According to the given condition:

  • 2x + 10 = x (This is the required expression)

  • 2x - x = -10

  • x = -10
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