Question

bianca and meredith are sisters. merediths height is \\(\frac{2}{3}\\) of biancas height plus 32 inches. meredith is 60 inches tall.

write an equation to find biancas height, \\(x\\), in inches.
enter the correct equation in the box.
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Explanation:

Step1: Define variable for Bianca's height

Let $x$ = Bianca's height in inches.

Step2: Translate words to equation

Meredith's height = $\frac{2}{3}x + 32$, and Meredith is 60 inches tall.
$$\frac{2}{3}x + 32 = 60$$

Answer:

$\boldsymbol{\frac{2}{3}x + 32 = 60}$