Question

ranslate the sentence into an equation using n as the unknown number. Then solve the equation for n. Two times a number increased by 5 is 15.

Answer 1

Hi there!

Let's break this down:
Two times a number = 2n
Increased by 5 = + 5
is 15 - = 15

Total equation:
2n + 5 = 15

Solving:
2n + 5 = 15
2n = 10
n = 5

Hope this helps!! :)
If there's anything else that I can help you with, please let me know!