Question

When a number is added to of itself, the result is 24. The equation that models this problem is n +

n = 24.
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What is the value n?
n = 18
On = 20
0 n=218
O n=23

Answer 1

n = 20

Explanation:

n + 1/5 n = 24

n + n/5 = 24

LCM = 5

5n/5 + n/5 = 24

( 5n + n )/5 = 24

5n + n = 5 x 24

6n = 120

n = 120 / 6

n = 20