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2 bigger than x 

x + 2 

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x + 4 = 10

Find x 

x = 6 

100

Simplify 3(x+2)

3x+6

100

Why was 6 afraid of 7 

Because 7 8(ate) 9 
200

I think of a number, I add 6 and the result is 14


What's the number

200

7x = 21

Find x 

x = 3 

200

Simplify 2(x+y) - 2(x +4)


2y - 8

200

What did the triangle say to the circle?

You're pointless

300

I think of a number.

I add 3 to it.

I multiply the result of this by 4 

The result is 28.

Write this equation

4(n+3) = 28 

300

3x-1 = 8 

Find x 

x = 3

300
Solve 3(x+4) = 18

x = 2 

300

Why was the equal sign so humble?

Because it knew it wasn't greater or less than anyone else!

400

I think of a number and subtract 2 from it.

I multiply the result of this by 3.

The result is 9.

Find the number


3(n-2) = 9 

n = 5 

400

3x + 3 = 2x - 7 

x = 4

400

 Solve 3(2x-10)=2x+10 

x = 10 

400

What’s a math teacher’s favorite place in NYC?

Times square

500

One number is 5 greater than another number. 

If the sum of the two numbers is 59, find the numbers.

27 and 32

x + (x + 5) = 59 

x = 27, therefore second number = 27 + 5 = 32

500

6 + 2x = 33 - x 

x = 9

500

Solve 2(x+2) - 3(x-3) = x +7 

x = 3 

500

How can you make seven even?

Take away the s

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