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Algebra practice question

Which equation states that three times a number n is 42?

  1. A. 3n = 42Correct
  2. B. n + 3 = 42
  3. C. n/3 = 42
  4. D. n − 3 = 42

Answer: A. 3n = 42

"three times a number" is 3n.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. n + 3 = 42
This adds 3.
C. n/3 = 42
This divides by 3.
D. n − 3 = 42
This subtracts 3.

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