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a number increased by 10 is equal to 23. find the number
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Before we determine the number, let us first translate the verbal phrase into mathematical equation.
a number increased by 10 is equal to 23.
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[tex]\Large\color{indigo}\underline{\color{violet}{\sf{EXPLANATION:}}}[/tex]
- In the translation, when we say 'increased by', it means we add a number to the number. In conclusion, we use addition. Use the variable x to represent the number.
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Let us solve for the unknown number.
- x + 10 = 23
- x = 23 - 10
- x = 13
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- Therefore, the number is 13.
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