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A number, n, is added to 15 less than 3 times itself. The result is 101. Which equation can be used to find the value of n?
3n – 15 + n = 101
3n + 15 + n = 101
3n – 15 – n = 101
3n + 15 – n = 101
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3n – 15 + n = 101
Explanation: "15 less than 3 times itself" is 3n − 15. Adding n gives (3n − 15) + n = 101. (Solving: 4n − 15 = 101 → 4n = 116 → n = 29.)
Explanation: "15 less than 3 times itself" is 3n − 15. Adding n gives (3n − 15) + n = 101. (Solving: 4n − 15 = 101 → 4n = 116 → n = 29.)
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