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$\"n-14=3n\"$ Start with the given equation.

$\"n=3n%2B14\"$ Add $\"14\"$ to both sides.

$\"n-3n=14\"$ Subtract $\"3n\"$ from both sides.

$\"-2n=14\"$ Combine like terms on the left side.

$\"n=%2814%29%2F%28-2%29\"$ Divide both sides by $\"-2\"$ to isolate $\"n\"$ .

$\"n=-7\"$ Reduce.

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So the solution is $\"n=-7\"$

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