SOLUTION: n+3=2n-1

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Question 422685: n+3=2n-1
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Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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n%2B3=2n-1 Start with the given equation.


n=2n-1-3 Subtract 3 from both sides.


n-2n=-1-3 Subtract 2n from both sides.


-n=-1-3 Combine like terms on the left side.


-n=-4 Combine like terms on the right side.


n=%28-4%29%2F%28-1%29 Divide both sides by -1 to isolate n.


n=4 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is n=4


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