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8n + 15 - 3 n = 78 - 18

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8n + 15 - 3n = 78 - 18

First, combine like terms:

5n + 15 = 60

Now subtract 15 from both sides to isolate the x.

5n = 45

Now, divide both sides by 5.

n = 9

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