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Write a problem that can be solved using this equation 2n divided by 3 equals 10

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n = 15

Explanation:

Let us write the equation given verbally, that is 2n divided by 3 equal to 10.

The expression can be given as,

2n / 3 = 10

Now we can find n by means of reverse operations as,

Multiplying both sides by 3, we will get,

2n = 10×3

Since 10 gets cancelled on LHS, we will get,

2n = 30

Now dividing both sides by 2, we will get,

2n /2 = 30 / 2

n = 15

So n = 15 is the answer.

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