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What is 3(n+1)= 3+1=4

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Answer:

n =
(1)/(3)

Explanation:

3(n+1) = 4

distributive property means multiply every term in the parentheses by the number on the left and add the new terms.

(3*n) + (3*1) = 4

3n + 3 = 4

-3 -3 subtract 3 from both sides.

3n = 1

/3 /3 divide by 3 on both sides.

n =
(1)/(3)

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