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Sam thinks of a number n. He multiplies his number by 7 and then he adds 3 to the result. His final answer is 45. Write down an equation for this information

Solve the equation and find the number n.

User Skunkwerk
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Hi GueenSilia,

Answer: (n x 7) + 3

45 - 3 = 42

42 / 7 = n

n x 7 + 3 = 45

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42 / 7 = 6

6 x 7 = 42

42 + 3 = 45

n = 6

User Exabiche
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N x 7 +3 = 45


N = 6 Hope this helps.

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