To determine which of the equations has the solution \( n = 22 \), we can substitute \( n = 22 \) into each equation and see which one holds true.
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\( n + 16 = 18 + 20 \)
Substituting:
\( 22 + 16 = 18 + 20 \)
\( 38 = 38 \) (True) -
\( n + 16 = 38 - 15 \)
Substituting:
\( 22 + 16 = 38 - 15 \)
\( 38 = 23 \) (False) -
\( 3n - 28 = 38 - 14 \)
Substituting:
\( 3(22) - 28 = 38 - 14 \)
\( 66 - 28 = 24 \)
\( 38 = 24 \) (False) -
\( n - 15 = 7 + 15 \)
Substituting:
\( 22 - 15 = 7 + 15 \)
\( 7 = 22 \) (False)
The only equation that is true when \( n = 22 \) is:
Answer: \( n + 16 = 18 + 20 \).