To solve a problem, we often the given information into algebraic expressions and equations.

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 To solve a problem, we often translate the given information into algebraic expressions and equations; in doing so, the variable (unknown value) is represented with a letter. For instance, the information, “6 less than twice a number" is translated to '2n – 6'.

A)26•2=52there are 2 sides with the same length116-52=64the other 2 side have to be half of 64 each64/2=32the width is 32b)make two sentences about these steps because your teacher knows how you write and explain things.