Chapter test
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5 times the difference of 29 and a number is 215.
which equation below can be used to find the unknown number?
a) 5 (n-29) = 215
b) 29 - 5n = 215
c) 29(5) - n = 215
d) 5(29 - n) = 215

D) 5(29-n)=215

Step-by-step explanation:

times equals multiplication

difference equals subtraction

and "a number" refers to a variable (letter)

5 times

5x (or putting the number next to a problem in parenthesis, in this case)

the difference of 29 and "a number"

29-n

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step-by-step explanation: vsfdvsfvd