Solving Equations Using the Subtraction and Addition Properties of Equality: example 2.35

Translate the sentence into an algebraic equation: The sum of $6$ and $9$ is $15 .$

Work it out on paper first. Then open the solution one step at a time, and stop as soon as you can finish on your own.

Your turn

The book's Try It right after this example: same idea, new numbers. Only the answer is given.

Translate the sentence into an algebraic equation:

The sum of $7$ and $6$ gives $13 .$

How did it go?

Locate the “equals” word(s).
Write the = sign.
Translate the words to the left of the equals word into an algebraic expression.
Translate the words to the right of the equals word into an algebraic expression.

Locate the “equals” word(s).
Write the = sign.
Translate the words to the left of the equals word into an algebraic expression.
Translate the words to the right of the equals word into an algebraic expression.