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Solve for the value of n

Solve for the value of n-example-1
User Dda
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Answer: n = 17

Explanation:

2n + 3n -5 = 90

5n - 5 = 90

5n = 85

n = 17

User Jeff Davidson
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Answer:

n = 19°

Explanation:

The tiny square in the corner of the big angle shows that it is a right angle. Right angles have a measure of 90°. So the two angles labelled added together make a 90° angle.

2n + 3n - 5 = 90

Combine like terms.

5n - 5 = 90

Add 5.

5n = 95

Divide by 5.

n = 19

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