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MF.EQ.9 Standard MF-036-A05-V02

Write and solve a linear equation from a short verbal or contextual situation.

Define the variable before writing the equation

Problem

Let \(s\) be Eli's starting number of stickers. After giving away \(7\), he has \(19\). Write and solve an equation for \(s\). Report the equation and starting number.

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Curriculum context
Standard
MF.EQ.9
Category
Pre-Algebra
Domain
Equations
Objective
Write and solve a linear equation from a short verbal or contextual situation.
Problem type
Define the variable before writing the equation