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If 2(2n + 5) = 3(3n - 10), then n =

(a) 5 (b) 3 (c) 7 (d) 8

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Solution

As, 22n+5=33n-104n+10=9n-304n-9n=-10-30 By transposing 10 to RHS and 9n to LHS-5n=-40n=-40-5 By transposing -5 to RHS n=8

Hence, the correct alternative is option (d).

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