When 39 is added to a number, the result is 40 times the number. Find the number. Let n be the unkn

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    When 39 is added to a number, the result is 40 times the number. Find the number. Let n be the unknown number. Write the translated equation below.

    1. 39 added to a number is written as n + 39
    2. 40 times the number is written as 40n
    3. The result is means we have an equation, so set (1) equal to (2)
    n+ 39 = 40n

    Running n + 39 = 40n through the search engine, we get n = 1.
     

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