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Linear Equations and Inequalities Translating a sentence into a multi-step equation

Translate the sentence into an equation.
The sum of 9 times a number and 4 is equal to 8 .

Use the variable $y$ for the unknown number.

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The translated equation is \(\boxed{9y + 4 = 8}\).

Steps

Step 1 :Translate the sentence into an equation. The sentence says that the sum of 9 times a number and 4 is equal to 8. Use the variable $y$ for the unknown number. This can be translated into the equation 9y + 4 = 8.

Step 2 :The translated equation is \(\boxed{9y + 4 = 8}\).

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