SOLUTION: twice the total of a number and three is fifteen. find the number

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Question 673348: twice the total of a number and three is fifteen. find the number
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
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2(n+3)=15
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2n + 2(3) = 15
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2n + 6 = 15
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2n + 6 - 6 = 15 - 6
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2n = 9
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2n/2 = 9/2
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n = 9%2F2
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