5 times n is three less than twice n. What number is three less than twice n?
A. -5
B. -2
C. -1
D. 3
E. 5
The OA is A
Source: Magoosh
A. -5
B. -2
C. -1
D. 3
E. 5
The OA is A
Source: Magoosh
Hi All,
We're told that 5 times N is three less than twice N. We're asked to find the number that is three less than twice N. This question is essentially about 'translating'
sentences into equations and a bit of Algebra.
"5 times N is three less than twice N"...
5(N) = 2(N) - 3
3N = -3
N = -1
A number that is "three less than twice N"...
2(-1) - 3 =
-2 -3 =
-5
Final Answer: A
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