SOLUTION: Triple the sum of a number and 6 is the same as 5 more than the number.

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Question 648261: Triple the sum of a number and 6 is the same as 5 more than the number.
Answer by MathStudent15(9) About Me  (Show Source):
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Well, first let's make this an equation. So, 3%28n%2B6%29=n%2B5
Now, we'll distribute 3n%2B18=n%2B5
Next, combine like terms 3n-n%2B18=n-n%2B5
So after you subtract n from both sides you get 2n%2B18=5
Subtract 18 from both sides 2n%2B18-18=5-18
Which is 2n=-13
Finally, you divide both sides by 2 and get n=-6.5