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Could someone please help me with this? - 53 = 3 - 8n Thank you!

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N equals -6.25
Let me know if you want to see my work
User Mogget
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Answer:

n = -7

Explanation:

to solve for a variable (in this case it's n) we have to isolate it. we do this by moving like terms on one side of the equation.

-53 = 3 + 8n

- 3 -3

since we are subtracting 3 on the right side, we also have to subtract it on the left side.

-56 = 8n

we divide both sides by 8

n = -7

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