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Solve this equation for N. 6N + 3 = 5N + 7

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6N+3=5N+7

1.Subtract 3 in both sides of the equation:


\begin{gathered} 6N+3-3=5N+7-3 \\ 6N=5N+4 \end{gathered}

2. Subtract 5N in both sides of the equation:


\begin{gathered} 6N-5N=5N-5N+4 \\ N=4 \end{gathered}

Then, the solution for N in the given equation is 4

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