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The sum of four times n and 3 is 20

The sum of four times n and 3 is 20

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The word "sum" means to add, times means to multiply, and "is" means equals

Therefore we get the equation 4n+3=20

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The question is poorly worded as it could be interpreted as:

4(n+3) = 20

n+3 = 5

n = 2

This works out much better than 4n+3 = 20

4n = 17

n = 17/4 = 4 1/4

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