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Translate this sentence into an equation. 43 is the sum of 17 and Gregs age. Use the variable g to

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Translate this sentence into an equation. 43 is the sum of 17 and Gregs age. Use the variable g to represent Gregs age.

The sum of 17 and Greg's age:
g + 17

The word is means equal to, so we set g + 17 equal to 43
g + 17 = 43 <-- This is our algebraic expression

If you want to solve this equation for g, use our equation calculator.
g = 26
 
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