Algebra practice question

Answer: 7

2(3n − 5) = 32 gives 3n − 5 = 16, so n = 7.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 9

9 solves 3n − 5 = 22.

If you answered 16

16 is 3n − 5.

If you answered 12.33

12.33 solves 6n − 5 = 32, not distributing the 2 to the 5.

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