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What is the value of n in the equation below? 3n+ 16 = 7n Enter your answer as a whole number.

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We have the next equation


3n+16=7n

First, we will subtract 7n on both sides


3n-7n+16=7n-7n
-4n+16=0

then we subtract 16 on both sides


-4n+16-16=-16
-4n=-16

Then we divide on both sides -4


(-4)/(-4)n=(-16)/(-4)


n=4

ANSWER

n=4

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