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Algebra / Linear equations in one variable Difficulty: Easy

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?

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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.