5(10 + n) = 15
50 + 5n = 15
5n = -35
n = ?
1. If the product of 5 and the sum of 10 and a certain number is equal to 15, what is the number? 2. The sum of two consecutive counting numbers divided by their positive difference is 9. Find the larger numbers.
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n=35/5
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sorry wrong solution
5n=-35
n=-35/5
n=-7
5n=-35
n=-35/5
n=-7
5×10+x=15
(5×10=50)
50+x=15
Collect like terms
X=15-50=-35
So therefore x=35
(5×10=50)
50+x=15
Collect like terms
X=15-50=-35
So therefore x=35
Sorry I MEANT X=-35
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