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MATH, HELP ASAP

TWO STEP EQUATIONS
What is three times the sum of a number and five times the number is thirty six what is the number

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Answer: 3(n+5n) = 36 n = 2

Explanation:

Distribute 3: 3n+ 15n = 36

Add the coefficient of variable: 18n= 36

Divide by 18 on both sides: n = 2

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