SOLUTION: i have to write the word problem "sam has 5 fewer sweets than twice the number jane has" into an equation. i am having alot of trouble understanding this
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Question 634555: i have to write the word problem "sam has 5 fewer sweets than twice the number jane has" into an equation. i am having alot of trouble understanding this Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! i have to write the word problem "sam has 5 fewer sweets than twice the number jane has" into an equation.
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s = Sam's sweets
j = Jane's
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twice the number Jane has = 2j
5 fewer than that = 2j - 5
--> s = 2j - 5
