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.
Jose's savings increased by 20 is 42
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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.
The sum of 20 and Jose's height is 46.
Use the variable j
to represent Jose's height.