Solve for n: 3n + 2n - 17 = 38

asked Nov 26, 2022 228k views

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Solve for n:
3n + 2n - 17 = 38

by Argy

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first you +17 to both sides to get 3n+2n=55
then you do 3n+2n= 5n
so you have 5n=55
so then n=11

Kjir answered Nov 29, 2022

by Kjir

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Get all the n together so 3n+2n=5n
5n-17=38
Minus 17 from both sides
5n= 55
N= 11

Marco Rohner answered Dec 2, 2022

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