SOLUTION: write the equation for two times the sum of a number and three is equal to fifteen. I wrote 2(n+3)=15 but do not think it is correct because when I checked the answer into the e

SOLUTION: write the equation for two times the sum of a number and three is equal to fifteen. I wrote 2(n+3)=15 but do not think it is correct because when I checked the answer into the e

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Question 391595: write the equation for two times the sum of a number and three is equal to fifteen.
I wrote 2(n+3)=15 but do not think it is correct because when I checked the answer into the equation my answer did not equal fifteen.
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2(n+3)=15
2n+6=15
2n=9
n=4.5
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Check:
2(4.5+3)=2*7.5=15
.
Ed
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