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Write the word sentence as an equation and then solve

-7 increased by a number n is 12

A: -n - 7 = 12n = -19
B: 12+n = -7n = 7/12
C: -7 + n =12n=19
D: None of the Above

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Answer:

C

Explanation:

let the number be n then increasing - 7 by n is - 7 + n and

- 7 + n = 12 ( add 7 to both sides )

n = 19

User Brave
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Answer:

It may be C or D

I think its C.

Sorry if I'm wrong.

Explanation:

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