Translate the sentence into an equation and solve it.Twenty-four less than three times n is equal to the product of five and n. Find n.

A. 24 - 3n = 5n, n = 3
B. 3n - 24 = 5n, n = 12
C. 24 - 3n = 5n, n = -3
D. 3n - 24 = 5n, n = -12


Answer: D

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C. 1) $610,000, 2) $5800, 3) $615,800, 4) $207,500, 5) $408,300,  
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