52 = 3n + 7
We always do the opposite operation, starting with terms that don't have our variable.
52 - 7 = 3n + 7 - 7
45 = 3n
45/3 = 3n/3
n = 15
Sara C.
asked • 07/03/18How do I solve word problems like this?
52 is 7 more than 3 times a number. What is the number?
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