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Carlos is saving money to buy a new Nintendo Switch game. He has $25. After he receives his allowance (n), he will have $45. Which of the following equations models this situation?

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ANSWER

25 + n = 45

Step-by-step explanation

We have that Carlos already has $25.

His allowance is n. After receiving it, he now has $45.

This means that if we add the amount he had and his allowance, we will have $45.

Therefore:

25 + n = 45

This equation models the situation accurately.

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