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Quadruple the sum of a number and five is 35. Translate the verbal phrase into an algebraic equation and solve for the unknown variable. thank u

 Sep 10, 2015
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Let N be the number

 

4(N + 5) = 35    simplify

 

4N + 20  = 35    subtract 20 from each side

 

4N = 15      divide both sides by 4

 

N = 15/4  = 3.75

 

 

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 Sep 10, 2015

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