Jose's savings increased by 20 is 42

Question

Translate this sentence into an equation.

Answer 1

savings = s

s + 20 = 42

You take the initial savings (whatever that might be) represented by 's' and increase it by 20. Doing so, you get 42. Remember that frequently 'is' means'='. Likewise, increase means add and decrease means subtract.

Answer 2

Translate this sentence into an equation.
The sum of 20 and Jose's height is 46.
Use the variable j
to represent Jose's height.