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5 times the difference of 29 and a number is 215.
Which equation below can be used to find the unknown number?
A) 5 (n-29) = 215
B) 29 - 5n = 215
C) 29(5) - n = 215
D) 5(29 - n) = 215

Answer 1

D) 5(29-n)=215

Explanation:

times equals multiplication

difference equals subtraction

and "a number" refers to a variable (letter)

5 times

5x (or putting the number next to a problem in parenthesis, in this case)

the difference of 29 and "a number"

29-n