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Let n represent the unknown quantity.  Write an equation for the unknown and solve.

The setting of a movie takes place 17 years before the year 1995.  In what year is the movie set?
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n+17=1995

subtract 17 on each side

n= 1995-17=1978

n=1978 (when movie was set)
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