document.write( "Question 347394: I'm supposed to write the algebraic expression in words. I'm not sure how to get this one done. It is : 28-w/3\r
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\n" ); document.write( "and: 28 kids want w pieces of pizza, are 3 enough? \r
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\n" ); document.write( "My mom's not sure how to turn this itno a word problem either! Please help!
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Algebra.Com's Answer #248401 by jim_thompson5910(35256) $\"\"$ $\"About$

You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How about this: If we let w = number of slices of pizza that Walter wants, then 28-w is the number of slices left over. Now if you have 3 people vying for those leftovers, then they will each get $\"%2828-w%29%2F3\"$ slices of pizza. \r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Ex: If Walter wants one slice, then w=1 and the three get $\"%2828-1%29%2F3=27%2F3=9\"$ slices of pizza each. \n" ); document.write( "

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