SOLUTION: Translate the following statement into an algebraic equation. Let x represent the number. 9 less than a number is 15

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Question 102797: Translate the following statement into an algebraic equation. Let x represent the number.
9 less than a number is 15
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Remember, 9 less means "-9" and a number is x so 9 less than a number is

x-9


Since this expression "is" 15, this means the equation is

x-9=15