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The sum of 12 and one third of n is 1 more than twice n….

The sum of 12 and one third of n is 1 more than twice n. Express the statement in the form of an equation
  • A.
    12n – 6 = 0
  • B.
    3n – 12 = 0
  • C.
    2n – 35 = 0
  • D.
    5n – 33 = 0
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation

12 = (frac{n}{3} – 2n = 1), multiply through by 3
36 + n – 6n = 3
-5n = 3 – 36
-5n = -33
-5n + 33 = 0
5n – 33 = 0