SOLUTION: Translate this sentence into an equation. 62 is the difference of Chrissy's height and 17. Use the variable c to represent Chrissy's height.

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Question 1185304: Translate this sentence into an equation.
62 is the difference of Chrissy's height and 17.
Use the variable c to represent Chrissy's height.
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20056) About Me  (Show Source):
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62 is the difference of Chrissy's height and 17.

"Is" means "equals. "Difference" means to subtract "first minus second". So:

62 = c - 17

Edwin