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Solve for n:
24 = 3n - 15

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Answer:

N = 13

Explanation:

Move all terms containing n to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-3n' to each side of the equation.

24 + -3n = -15 + 3n + -3n

Combine like terms: 3n + -3n = 0

24 + -3n = -15 + 0

24 + -3n = -15

Add '-24' to each side of the equation.

24 + -24 + -3n = -15 + -24

Combine like terms: 24 + -24 = 0

0 + -3n = -15 + -24

-3n = -15 + -24

Combine like terms: -15 + -24 = -39

-3n = -39

Divide each side by '-3'.

n = 13

Simplifying

n = 13

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