Which of the following equations would have the solution of n=22?

A. n−15=7+15

B. n+16=18+20

C. n+16=38−15

D. 3n−28=38−14

1 answer

To determine if the equation has a solution of n=22, we can simply substitute 22 for n in each equation and see which one results in a true statement.

A. n−15=7+15

If n=22, then 22-15=7+15 which simplifies to 7=22 which is false. Therefore option A does not have a solution of n=22.

B. n+16=18+20

If n=22, then 22+16=18+20 which simplifies to 38=38 which is true. Therefore option B has a solution of n=22.

C. n+16=38−15

If n=22, then 22+16=38-15 which simplifies to 38=23 which is false. Therefore option C does not have a solution of n=22.

D. 3n−28=38−14

If n=22, then 3(22)-28=38-14 which simplifies to 34=34 which is true. Therefore option D has a solution of n=22.

Therefore, the equations that have the solution of n=22 are option B and option D.