How do you create and solve equations in one variable given a real-world situation?

1) first eliminate constant (number without variable) you eliminate constant by doing the inverse operation (if constant is being added, then subtract) (if constant is being subtracted, then add it)

ex: if  x+9=32

subtract 9 from both sides to get rid of it

x=23

2) if there is another constant but this constant is being multiplied/divided then do the opposite operation to remove it

you could multiply by 3 on both sides:

x+9=69

x=60

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