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In each equation below, part of a common name has been replaced with a definition for a word that is contained within that name. By answering the definition and completing the equation, you will find the name. (Ric + difficult = ric + hard = Richard)

Hint: Each is a girl's name.

1. Wrath + ne =
2. O + friend =
3. I + morose + ora =
4. B + building extension + e =
5. S + relate a story + a =


Solution:

1. Ire + ne = Irene
2. O+ pal = Opal
3. I + sad + ora = Isadora
4. B + ell + e = Belle
5. S + tell + a = Stella

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