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A number is multiplied by 2, then 3 is added, giving 13. What is the number?

A5
B6
C3
D8
E10
Worked solution

Translate the sentence into an equation (total = fixed + rate × quantity), then solve step by step. The correct answer is 5. Traps to avoid: 6 comes from the "forgot to subtract" error; 3 comes from the "wrong coefficient" error; 8 comes from the "subtracted coefficient" error; 10 comes from the "forgot to divide" error.

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