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Translating and Solving 'Eleven more than xx is equal to 54'

To translate and solve the sentence "Eleven more than xx is equal to 54," apply the systematic translation process:

  1. Locate the "equals" word: The phrase "is equal to" translates to an equals sign (==).
  2. Translate the left side: "Eleven more than xx" indicates that 1111 is added to xx, translating to the expression x+11x + 11.
  3. Translate the right side: The right side is simply 5454.

Combining these elements results in the equation x+11=54x + 11 = 54.

To solve the equation, isolate the variable by subtracting 1111 from both sides: x+1111=5411x + 11 - 11 = 54 - 11 Simplifying this yields the solution: x=43x = 43

Finally, check the answer by substituting 4343 back into the original sentence: "Is 54 eleven more than 43?" 43+11=?5443 + 11 \stackrel{?}{=} 54 54=5454 = 54 \checkmark

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