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Is n = 6 a solution of the equation 3n + 5 = 22? Yes or no

Is n = 6 a solution of the equation 3n + 5 = 22? Yes or no-example-1
User Agross
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Answer:

B. No

Step-by-step explanation:

n = 6 is a solution of the equation if when we replace n by 6 on the equation 3n + 5 = 22, the equation is satisfied. Then

3n + 5 = 22

3(6) + 5 = 22

18 + 5 = 22

23 = 22

Since 23 is not equal to 22, n = 6 is not a solution of the equation

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