Question

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If 75 equals a number plus four times the number, find the number.

A.
–15
B.
30
C.
15
D.
–30

Answer 1

75= x+ 4x

Combine like terms
75= 5x

Divide both sides by 5 to isolate x
x=15

Final answer: C

Answer 2

n + 4n = 75
5n = 75
n = 75/5
n = 15

Answer is C.15