Question

9 + n = 17

The goal is to find the value of the variable n.

To accomplish this, we need to isolate n on one side of the equation.

Is n by itself on one side of the equation?

To get n by itself, we must subtract the _ from both sides of the equation.

Answer 1

9+n=17 subtract 9 on both sides to get n on its own.
n=8

Answer 2

no, n needs to be isolated.

to do that subtract 9 on both sides of the equation.

Explanation: