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The product of three and a number equals the sum of 16 and a number. find the number

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Answer:

n = 8

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Set up the equation.

3n = n + 16

Step 2: Solve for n

  1. Subtract n on both sides: 2n = 16
  2. Divide 2 on both sides: n = 8
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