SOLUTION: 2(n+5)+3=7n-18

Question 849729: 2(n+5)+3=7n-18
Found 2 solutions by swincher4391, jim_thompson5910:
Answer by swincher4391(1107) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2(n+5) + 3 = 7n-18
distribute
2*n + 2*5 + 3 = 7n-18
2n + 10 + 3 = 7n - 18
2n + 13 = 7n - 18
-5n = -31
n = 31/5
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Distribute.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Subtract from both sides.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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Answer:

So the solution is
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