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Use three different values of n to demonstrate that 2 n + 3 n is equivalent to 5 n .

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Answer:

2n + 3n equals to 5n in the end, so just set n equal to literally any number

Explanation:

Example:

Let n = 1000

2(1000) + 3(1000) = 5(1000)

5000 = 500

Basically, plug in the number and solve on both sides each time. You will know you've demonstrated it if it's equal on both sides

User Rho Phi
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Answer:

2n + 3n equals to 5n in the end, so just set n equal to literally any number :)

Explanation:

Example:

Let n = 1000

2(1000) + 3(1000) = 5(1000)

5000 = 500

Basically, plug in the number and solve on both sides each time. You will know you've demonstrated it if it's equal on both sides

User Glynn
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