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What is the value of n in the equation
1/2(n+2)+4=3n-5

User Ajmal VH
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You have to distribute and then subtract the 5 from one side and balence out the equation so N=4
User Merdan
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Answer:

n = 4

Explanation:

1/2(n + 2) + 4 = 3n - 5

1/2n + 5 = 3n - 5

- 5 | - 5

1/2n = 3n - 10

- 3n | - 3n

-5/2n = -10

* 2 | * 2

-5n = -20

/5 | /5

n = 4

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