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What’s the variable in 2n-3=7

User Gzerone
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Answer:

n

Explanation:

As n is an unknown value, it is the variable.

User Lcastillov
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Variable = n

Answer:

n = 5

Explanation:

Variable is what we don't know


2n-3=7


\mathrm{Add\:}3\mathrm{\:to\:both\:sides}


2n-3+3=7+3


\mathrm{Simplify}


2n=10


\mathrm{Divide\:both\:sides\:by\:}2\\


(2n)/(2)=(10)/(2)


\mathrm{Simplify}

n = 5

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