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Write an algebraic equation to represent each English sentence. (Let $x$ represent the unknown number.) Then solve the equation.The sum of a number and $\frac{5}{8}$ is $\frac{13}{8} .$
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The sentence says "The sum of a number and $\frac{5}{8}$ is $\frac{13}{8}$." This translates to the equation $x + \frac{5}{8} = \frac{13}{8}$. Show more…
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