EasyMath· Algebra· Linear equations in one variable· MCQ
Cathy has n CDs. Gerry has 3 more than twice the number of CDs that Cathy has. In terms of n, how many CDs does Gerry have?
A
B
C
D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Choice D is correct. The term 2n represents twice the number of CDs that Cathy has, and adding 3 represents 3 more than that amount.
Choices A and B are incorrect. The expression 3n represents three times the number of CDs that Cathy has. Choice C is incorrect. Subtracting 3 represents 3 fewer than twice the number of CDs that Cathy has.
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id cb_question_bank:8730624b-5ee7-4861-87bb-bd3ec37de8d6 · question ed18c4f7 · IBN 06911-DC
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