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Recap: Words

Part of the Fundamentals section of Coddy's Algebra journey. Lesson 55 of 64.

Challenge

Medium

“Twice a number, plus 9, is the number plus 15.” Write this as an equation, using n for the number. Do not solve it.

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4Two-Step Equations

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7Fractions in Equations

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10From Words to Equations

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3Negative Numbers

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6Variables on Both Sides

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9Special Cases

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12Final Challenges

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