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Write an equation for each sentence. a). Five more than a number, x, is twelve. b). Five times a number. y, is fifteen. c). Four less than a number, m, is six. d). A number, n, divided by two is five.
 * Example 1: **

a). x + 5 = 12 b). 5y = 15 c). m - 4 = 6 d). n/2 = 5
 * Solution: **

Write a word problem that can be solved with the equation x + 5 = 15. Then, solve it to check if your problem works.
 * Example 2: **

Gunter and Gretchen are brother and sister. Gretchen is 5 years older than Gunter. Gretchen is 15. How old is Gunter?
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