Question

The sum of 14 and a number is equal to 17

Answer 1

The answer is 3.

14+n=17

17-14= 3

You have to move all of the terms that doesn't contain n to the right of the equation.

Answer 2

n + 14 = 17

n = 3

Explanation:

Sum of 14 and number means "n + 14" and equals 17 means "= 17."

Now that we have an equation, we can solve.

Step 1: Subtract 14

n = 3

Step 2: Check

3 + 14 = 17

17 = 17 ✔

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