2. Solving Equations Using Addition or Subtraction
Sign In
We have been given a sentence and we need to translate it into an equation.
A number p increased by 19 is 6. |
is,
is equal to,and
equalstell us about the placement of the equals sign.
A number p decreased by19 is 6.
⇕
A number p decreased by19 = 6.
On the left-hand side we have a key phrase: decreased by. This word tell us the operations that will be used in our equation. Decreased by
indicates subtraction.
A numberp decreased by 19
p - 19
On the right-hand side, we only have a number 6. Putting these sides together, we have a complete equation.
p - 19 = 6