Question

The sum of a number, n, and a number 5 larger than it is 41. Which of the following equations could be used to solve for the number?1. n+5n=412. n+n+5=413. 5(n+1)=414. 5n+n+1=41

Answer 1

We have the sum of two terms: "a number n", and "a number 5 larger than n". We also know that the sum is equal to 41.

5 larger than n is equivalent to: n + 5

Then, the equation is:

n + (n + 5) = 41

n + n + 5 = 41