To solve basic algebra word problems, translate key phrases into mathematical symbols: 'a number' becomes X, 'plus' becomes +, and 'is' becomes =. For example, 'A number plus 5 is 12' becomes X + 5 = 12. To solve, perform the same operation on both sides of the equation; subtracting 5 from both sides gives X = 7.
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A Number Plus 5 Is 12Added:
Here's how to translate a basic algebra word problem. A number becomes X, plus becomes a plus sign, and is becomes an equal sign. So, this turns into X + 5 = 12. Then, subtract 5 from both sides, and you get X = 7.
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