Question

write each word statement as an equation. use x as the variable. find all solutions from the set \\(\\{2, 12, 16, 18, 20\\}\\).

the sum of a number and 2 is 18.

the equation is \\(x + 2 = 18\\).

the solution(s) from the set is/are .
(use a comma to separate answers as needed.)

Explanation:

Translate word statement to equation

$$ x + 2 = 18 $$

Solve the linear equation

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Verify solution in the given set

$$ 16 \in \{2, 12, 16, 18, 20\} $$

Answer:

Write each word statement as an equation. Use x as the variable. Find all solutions from the set \(\{2,12,16,18,20\}\).
The sum of a number and 2 is 18.

The equation is <blank>\(x + 2 = 18\)</blank>.

The solution(s) from the set is/are <blank>16</blank>
(Use a comma to separate answers as needed.)