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  • 03-06-2018
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what is the algebraic equation 3 times the sum of a number and 7 is 2 less than five times the number

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ktreyb
ktreyb ktreyb
  • 03-06-2018
"3 times the sum of a number and 7" translates to 3(n + 7)

"2 less than 5 times the number" translate to 5n - 2

The word "is" becomes your equals sign. 

3(n + 7) = 5n - 2 is your equation. 
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