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Translate the sentence into an equation. The sum of 3 times a number and 7 is 19.

a. 3(n +
7. = 19
b. (3 + n ) + 7 = 19
c. 7n + 3 = 19
d. 3n + 7 = 19

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D. Because you're multiplying 3 by a number which is what the variable represents (n), then you're just adding 7 to that which equals 19 all together. It all translates to 3n+7=19.

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