OpenStax, Prealgebra 2e §8.1 Solve Equations Using the Subtraction and Addition Properties of Equality · Try It 22 · Algebra · Linear equations

Solve Equations Using the Subtraction and Addition Properties of Equality · Try It 22

Translate into an algebraic equation and solve: Sam and Henry are roommates. Together, they have $68$ books. Sam has $26$ books. How many books does Henry have?

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OpenStax, Prealgebra 2e · §8.1 Solve Equations Using the Subtraction and Addition Properties of Equality · Try It 22

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