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31 August, 12:31

A number, n, is added to 15 less than 3 times itself. The result is 101. Which equation can be used to find the value

of n?

N

3n-15 + n = 101

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  1. 31 August, 12:50
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    see explanation

    Step-by-step explanation:

    15 less than 3 times n is 3n - 15, thus

    n + 3n - 15 = 101 ← equation modelling the situation

    4n - 15 = 101 (add 15 to both sides)

    4n = 116 (divide both sides by 4)

    n = 29
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