The sum of three and a number, divided by three, is five

Answer 1

The sum of 3 and a number (n) = 3 + n

If you divide expression by 3, you get (3 + n)/3

That is equal to 5, so we have (3 + n)/3 = 5

Can you solve for n?

Answer 2

Hi Alexus W

The sum of 3 and a number n, could be represented by

3 + n

(3 + n)/3 = 5

Can you continue if you are trying to find n?