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I need the to 3n+5=23

User Bobs
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Hi!


We need to isolate n on one side.


Subtract 5 from both sides.

3n + 5 - 5 = 23 - 5

3n = 18

Divide by 3 on both sides.

3n/3 = 18/3

n = 6


The answer is n = 6


Hope this helps! :)

-Peredhel

User Dvex
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3n+5=23

3n+5 - 5=23 - 5

3n = 18

3n/3 = 18/3

n = 6

User Niv Dudovitch
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