SOLUTION: 15n=29+2(3n-1) Ihave tried it but I really can't figure out the like terms.

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: 15n=29+2(3n-1) Ihave tried it but I really can't figure out the like terms. This question is from textbook

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 right side.


Subtract from both sides.


Combine like terms on the left side.


Divide both sides by to isolate .


Reduce.


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Answer:

So the answer is

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