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The sentence is “A number increased by 8 is 23”

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Let n be the number.

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The word increased indicates addition, and the symbol is \"\"

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Thus, the numerical expression is “\"\"

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The equation is, \"\"\"\"

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Subtraction property of equality: If a = b then a – c = b – c.

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\"\"                (Subtract 8 from each sides)

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\"\"                      (Additive inverse property: \"\")

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\"\"                            (Additive identity property: \"\")

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\"\"                                  (Subtract: \"\")\"\"

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The value of the expression is 15.

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