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A number n, is added to 15 less than 3 time itself. The result is 101. Which equation can be used to find the value of n? 3n-15+n=101 3n+15+n=1013n-15-n=1013n+15-n=101

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As given by the question

There are given that the a number is n

Now,

According to the given statement:

Number n is added to 15

That means:


15+n

Then,

Number n is added to 15 less than 3 times itself and the result is 101.

That means:


3n-15+n=101

Hence, the correct option is A

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