SOLUTION: Translate into an equation and (b) solve the equation: “The sum of three and a number, doubled, then reduced by 6 is equal to ten.

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Question 820514: Translate into an equation and (b) solve the equation:
“The sum of three and a number, doubled, then reduced by 6 is equal to ten.

Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
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2(3 + n) - 6 = 10
6 + 2n - 6 = 10
2n = 10
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n = 5
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