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If (2n + 5) = 3(3n - 10), then the value of n is


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5

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2/5

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2/3

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3

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Solution

The correct option is A

5


(2n + 5) = 3(3n - 10)

2n + 5 = 9n - 30

Transposing 2n to RHS, we get

5 = 9n - 30 - 2n

5 = 7n - 30

Transposing -30 to LHS, we get

5 + 30 = 7n

35 = 7n

Dividing both sides by 7, we get

n = 5


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