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Write and solve equations from word problems

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Learn it Let a letter stand for the unknown, write an equation from the words, solve it, and answer the actual question asked.

Example: A taxi charges $\$4$ plus $\$2$ per km. A ride cost $\$30$. How many km?

  1. Let k = km: $4 + 2k = 30$.
  2. $2k = 26$.
  3. $k = 13$ km.

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