How Do You Solve a Word Problem with an Equation Using Subtraction?

How Do You Solve a Word Problem with an Equation Using Subtraction?

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Word problems are a great way to see math in action! See how to translate a word problem into an equation, solve to find the answer, and check your found answer all in this tutorial.

Keywords:

  • problem
  • equation
  • solve by subtraction
  • 1 step solution
  • variable on 1 side
  • word problem
  • word
  • translate words to algebra
  • subtraction property of equality

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