Five less than 4 times a number equals 2 more than 3 times the number.a. Write an equation to represent the statement. Use n for the unknown number.b. Solve the equation.c. Explain how you solved the equation.
Accepted Solution
A:
a. [tex]4n-5 = 3n+2[/tex]
b and c. add 5 to both sides: [tex]4n = 3n+7[/tex] subtract 3n from both sides: [tex]n = 7[/tex]