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Sheet # 14/Writing Equations

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1) If a number is added to twice the number, the sum is less than 27. For what numbers is this true?

 

 

 

2) The sum of three consecutive whole numbers is 123. What are the three numbers?

 

 

 

3) Last year a boy earned $2400 dollars on his paper route. What were his average monthly earnings?

 

 

 

4) Mr. Smith is 4 times as old as his son. In 16 years he will be only twice as old. What are their ages. (Hint: If the son is x years old now, how old will be in another 16 years)