Essential Skill 2- Mixed Practice.

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3. James says to his sister Emma, Im six years older than you. Two years from now, Ill
be twice as old as you. Since you dont know Emmas or Jamess age, you can let x
stand for Emmas age today. Write an equation for James age in two years. How old is
James today? How old is Emma today?
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6. Shantell and Yahaira have the same amount of money to spend on shoes. Shantell
purchases 7 pairs of shoes and has $17 left. Yahaira purchases 4 pairs of shoes and has
$71 left. Each pair costs the same amount and there is no sales tax. Write an equation
for the cost of shoes and find its cost.

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2(x +2)= x + 8 ; Emma is 4 today & James is 10 today

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6. If x = the cost of shoes then 7x+17=4x+71 . Therefore x = $18

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