Concept explainers
(a)
Write an equation according to the condition given.
(a)
Answer to Problem 55PFA
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Condition given:Triple a number n minus 5 is 9 more than half the number.
Concept Used:
Triple a number nminus 5 is:
9 more than half the number:
Triple a number n minus 5 is equal to 9 more than half the number:
Calculation:
Equation:
Thus, according to the condition the equation is
(b)
Find the value of ‘n’ from the equation
(b)
Answer to Problem 55PFA
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Condition given:Triple a number n minus 5 is 9 more than half the number.
Concept Used:
According to the condition the equation is:
Calculation:
Equation:
Step 1: multiply each term of the equation by 2 the denominator of the term in the right side.
Thus,the value of n is
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