Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Equations

Equations — practice question

The mean of the three numbers 391, n and $n - 1$ is 5n.
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Find the value taken by $n$.

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This 3-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: One suitable equation is $\frac{391+n+n-1}{3}=5n$.

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