SOLUTION: 35=8n+15 is this accurate? 35-15=8n+15-15 20=8n divided by 8 on both sides 2 1/2=n?

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Question 455142: 35=8n+15 is this accurate?
35-15=8n+15-15
20=8n divided by 8 on both sides
2 1/2=n?

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35=8n+15 is this accurate?
35-15=8n+15-15
20=8n divided by 8 on both sides
2 1/2=n?

Check it....substitute 2 1/2 back in for n:
35 = 8(2.5) + 15 {substituted 2.5 in for n}
35 = 20 + 15 {multiplied 8 by 2.5}
35 = 35 {added 20 and 15}
Yes, it is accurate!
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