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julie.t julie.t
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I have a math test tomorrow and I dont know how to write out equations for word problems.
Can someone help me?

How would I write this out?

Eight times the difference of a number and 2, divided by 2 is equal to the number added to four. Find the number.
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[8(x - 2)]/2 = x + 4

8(x - 2) = 2(x + 4)
8x - 16 = 2x + 8
6x = 24
x = 4
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a suggestion:  
read the question like this, pause and think what the worlds are asking you to do.

eight times
the difference of a number(x) and 2
divided by 2
is equal to the number added to four.
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