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A number increased by 9

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Step by step

The question

Question: write with math signs: a number increased by 9.

a number increased by 9

1 Change words to math

2 Put it in order

So we get n + 9.

= n + 9

3 Check

Let's check with a number.

Say the number is 10.

10 increased by 9 is 19.

10 increased by 9 is 19

And 10 + 9 is 19 too.

So n + 9 is right!

10 + 9 = 19

Let's look back.

First: change words to math.

Then: put it in order.

Last: check.

Answer
= n + 9

Your turn

Try this one yourself, then check:

a number increased by 11
Show the answer
n + 11

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