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I need to know the answer to 5n-2=3n+40

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Hey there!


  • 5n -2
    = 3n +40
  • Firstly, let's
    subtract by the number
    3n on both of your sides

  • 5n -2-3n
    = 3n + 40 - 3n
  • We get:
    = 2n - 2 = 40
  • Nextly, let's
    add by the number
    2 on each of your sides

  • 2n - 2+2
    = 40 +2

  • 40 +2
    =42
  • We get:
    2n
    =42
  • Thirdly,
    divide by
    2 on each of your side

  • (2n)/(2)
    =
    \frac{42}2}
  • Cancel:
    (2n)/(2)
  • Keep:
    (42)/(2) because it gives you your overall answer

  • \boxed{Answer: n = 21}

Good luck on your assignment and enjoy your day!

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