Question

Translate this sentence into an equation.

The sum of 11 and Julie's age is 60

Use the variable j to represent Julie's age.

Answer 1

60-11=j

Answer 2

You can never have the variable as the answer. Because when you isolate it won't work.

The sum of 11
11+

And Julie age (we don't know this so we put a variable) J

Is 60 ( this is the answer because it says is)

So: 11+J=60

Now you can solve it
11-11+J=60-11
J=60-11
J=49

Answer 3

73 is the sum of 17 and helena’s Age. Use the variable h to represent helena’s Age