SOLUTION: How do you find the difference of 5 times a number and 3 is 22

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Question 667797: How do you find the difference of 5 times a number and 3 is 22
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Hi,
How do you find the difference of 5 times a numberhighlight%28n%29 and 3 is 22
3. Translate into an equation:
5n-3 = 22
4. Use the rules to solve.
5n = 25
n = 25/5 = 5

1. Read the problem.
2. Select the unknown.
3. Translate into an equation:
4. Use the rules to solve.
5. Verify the result