Problema Solution

Let n equal a certain number. If five times the sum of the number and -1 is equal to 15 less than the product of 3 and the number, what is n?

Solve A=P+PRT "for" P

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five times the sum of the number and -1 is equal to 15 less than the product of 3 and the number:


5(n + (-1)) = 3n - 15


by solving we find:


n = -5


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