Question

Which mathematical statement represents “17 more than a number is 26”?

Answer 1

17 + x = 26

17 +n = 26

n + 17 = 26

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Answer 2

Answer:

x + 17 = 26

Step-by-step explanation:

mathematical statement represents “17 more than a number is 26”

Let x be the unknown number

17 more means we add 17 with the unknown number x

so it becomes x+17

'is' represents an = sign

So the equation for the mathematical statement  “17 more than a number is 26” becomes  x + 17 = 26