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OpenStudy (anonymous):

A number is 8 more than 32. Find the number. Let n = number.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

"is" means = "more than" mean add, but switch the order of what you're adding. For example, 5 more than x would be translated to x+5. "a number" means that you pick a variable to include in the equation or expression. In this case they want you to use the letter "n"

OpenStudy (anonymous):

WHAT IS THE ANSWER

OpenStudy (anonymous):

take a guess and I'll tell you if it's right.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Write out your equation first.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

dk

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Try. Look at the sentence. A number is 8 more than 32. [a number] [is] 8 [more than] 32 What can we replace the phrase "a number' with?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

32|dw:1345160967959:dw|

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is that an x or a plus?

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