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Solve the following equation, and check your solution. Be sure to show all work {please :)}

-17+
(n)/(5)=33

User Lubosdz
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Answer:


n=250

Explanation:

So we have the equation:


-17+(n)/(5)=33

And we need to solve for n.

First, let's isolate the n variable. To do so, let's add 17 to both sides:


(-17+(n)/(5))+17=(33)+17

The left side cancels. Add on the right:


(n)/(5)=50

Now, let's multiply both sides by 5:


5((n)/(5))=5(50)

The left side cancels again. Multiply on the right:


n=250

So, our solution is 250.

And we're done!

Checking:

Substitute 250 back for n:


-17+(250)/(5)\stackrel{?}{=}33

Divide first:


-17+50\stackrel{?}{=}33

We can rewrite this as:


50-17\stackrel{?}{=}33

Subtract:


33\stackrel{\checkmark}{=}33

This is indeed correct!

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