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24=3(n-5) what does n equal​

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n=13 is the right answer
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Answer:

The answer is n = 13

Explanation:

1) Divide both sides by 3.


(3)/(24) = n - 5

2) Simplify 24/3 to 8.


8 = n - 5

3) Add 5 to both sides.


8 + 5 = n

4) Simplify 8 + 5 to 13.


13 = n

5) Switch sides.


n = 13

Therefor, the answer for this equation is n = 13.

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