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13.Four students are told to write a mathematical equation for: 5 less than 6 times a number, n,is equal to 4 times the sum of the same number and 10. The table shows each student'sresponse.StudentColeDeniseJavierMakaylaResponse6n-5 = 4n + 105-6n = 4n + 106n-5 = 40 + 10)5-6n= 4n + 10Which student's response is correct?A ColeB DeniseC JavierD Makayla

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5 less than 6 times a number n:

5 - 6n

is equal to 4 times the sum of the same number and 10.

5 - 6n = 4(n + 10)

Makayla answer is correct

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