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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Gia Cobb

Mathematics

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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Alvin Forbes · Answer 1

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

A number, n, is added to 15 less than 3 times itself. The result is 101. Which equation can be used to find the valueof n?N3n-15 + n = 101

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