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If \"\" represents the lenght of a mans foot in inches the expression \"\" can be used to estimate his

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shoe size what is the approximate lenght of a mans foot if he weras a size \"\".

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Sentence:

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The sum of one half a number and \"\" equals one third of a number.

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Write an equation:

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Let, \"\" is a number.

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One half  times  a number    plus       \"\"    equal     one third of a number

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\"\".

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The equation is \"\".

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Find the number:

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\"\"                              (Original equation)

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\"\"    (Subtract \"\" from each side)

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\"\"                                       (Apply additive inverse property : \"\")

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\"\"                  (Multiply each side by \"\")

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\"\"                                            (Simplify)

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Therefore, the equation is \"\" and \"\".

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\"\"

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The equation is \"\" and \"\".