Question

The sum of n and 5 is 42

Answer 1

37

Step-by-step explanation

HI

ok say you say the sum of n and 5 equals 42.

so you subtract 42 and 5 which equals 37 .

so n (37) + 5 = 42

hope this helps :)

Answer 2

n+5=42, n=37

Explanation:

Using the words given you can write the equation

n+5=42, then solve using algebra

n+5-5=42-5

n=37