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Step 3: Combine the equations to solve. b = j + 13 b + 3 = 2(j + 3) Since the question asks to solve for j, you should substitute (j + 13) for b in the second equation. (j + 13) + 3 = 2(j + 3) j + 16 = 2j + 6 10 = j

Common Translations for Word Problems CORRECT INCORRECT x is 5 greater than y x = 5 + y x + 5 = y x is 5 less than y x = y – 5 x = 5 – y x is half of y x =^12 y x = 2y

x is twice y x = 2y x =^12 y x is greater than y x > y x < y