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The sum of 12 and one third of n is 1 more than twice n. Express the statement in the form of an equation

A
12n - 6 = 0
B
3n - 12 = 0
C
2n - 35 = 0
D
5n - 33 = 0
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Correct Option: D

12 = (\frac{n}{3} - 2n = 1), multiply through by 3

36 + n - 6n = 3

-5n = 3 - 36

-5n = -33

-5n + 33 = 0

5n - 33 = 0

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