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Solve the following equation, and check your solution. Be sure to show all work in order to receive full credit.

Solve -17 + n/5 = 33.

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Answer:

n=150

Explanation:

(-17+n/5)-13=0

-17= -17/1 = -17(5)/5

-17(5)+n/5 = n-85/5

(n-85)/5-13=0

13=13/1 =13(5)/5

(n-85)-(13(5))/5 =n-150/5

(n-150)/5=0

n-150=0

n=150

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