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14 +3n = 8n - 3(n - 4)

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Answer:

n=1

Explanation:

Start by distributing the -3 to (n-4)

14+3n=8n-3n+12

Then combine like terms on the right

14+3n=5n+12

Subtract 12 from both sides

2+3n=5n

Subtract 3n from both sides

2=2n

Divide both sides by 2

1=n

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