SOLUTION: Multi step equations Two more than 5 times a number is 77. Find the number This is what I have done so far, 5N+2 = 77 2(5) 77(2) 10. 154 154/10= 15

Question 359397: Multi step equations
Two more than 5 times a number is 77. Find the number
This is what I have done so far,
5N+2 = 77
2(5) 77(2)
10. 154
154/10= 15.4
n= 15.4
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Two more than 5 times a number is 77. Find the number
This is what I have done so far,
5N+2 = 77
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Subtract 2
5n = 75
Divide by 5
n = 15

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