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24=3(n−5)

n= ?

Please help need ASAP

User Jose Ibanez
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Answer:
24 = 3n - 15
24 + 15 = 3n
39 = 3n
n = 13


User Andyhassall
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Answer: n = 13

Explanation:

To find n, you can look at the equation and see that n is being multiplied by 3 to equal 24. Since 8 times 3 equals 24, you can substitute to solve:

8 = n - 5

n = 13

Therefore, through simplification, n is equal to 13.

I hope this helps!

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