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Kristy asks Lonnie to think of a number, and 3 to it, multiply the sum by 2, and then subtract 6. Let n stand for Lonnie's starting numbers. Which expression represents Lonnie's final number?

User Masnun
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Answer: 2(n + 3) - 6

Explanation:

User Manoj Kathiriya
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Answer:

2(n + 3) - 6 is the expression that represents the final number.

Explanation:

-Given the number Lonnie thinks of at the beginning is 'n'-


1) adding 3 to n

sum = n + 3


2) multiply the sum by 2

sum = 2(n + 3)


3) subtract 6

sum = 2(n + 3) - 6.


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