Question

Solve for n. Only use numbers in your answer.

5n + 8 = 23

n =

Answer 1

n = 3

Explanation:

5n = 23 - 8

Calculate

5n = 15

Divide Both Sides

n = 3

Answer 2

Subtract 8 from both sides to isolate 5n.

23-8= 15

5n=15

divide both sides by 5 to get n.

5n/5= n

15/5=3

n=3