SOLUTION: when 3 is subtracted from 5 times a number n, the results is 27.

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Question 512028: when 3 is subtracted from 5 times a number n, the results is 27.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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"when 3 is subtracted from 5 times a number n, the results is 27" translates to 5n-3=27


5n-3=27 Start with the given equation.


5n=27%2B3 Add 3 to both sides.


5n=30 Combine like terms on the right side.


n=%2830%29%2F%285%29 Divide both sides by 5 to isolate n.


n=6 Reduce.


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So the solution is n=6