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Variables as Unknown Quantities Exercises

Example 1

For what value(s) of x does 5 + x = 10?

Example 2

For what value(s) of y does y2 = 4? 

Example 3

For what value(s) of z is |z| < 5? 

Example 4

Write the following question in symbols:

"What number tripled equals fifteen?"