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What is the value of n when 7n-3=5n+5​?

User Jsina
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n=2
i think because you can’t subtract a number with a variable. they both have to have the same variable.

so 7n-5n= 2
User Dotintegral
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Answer:n=4

Explanation:

7n-3=5n+5

subtract 5n from both sides

2n-3=5

add 3 to both sides

2n=8

divide both sides by 2

n=4

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