Question

Write an equation that can be used to solve the following: The sum of a number, n, and a number 5 larger than it is 41.

Answer 1

n + n + 5 = 41 (4) 5n + n + 1 = 41

n and "5 larger than n"

'5 larger than n' = equivalent to n + 5

We now have n + n + 5

The problem says 41, thus;

n + n + 5 = 41

Answer 2

n + (n+5) = 41

Explanation:

The sum of a number, n, and a number 5 larger than it is 41.

n + (n+5) = 41