SOLUTION: I am a 6th grade teacher who is having trouble figuring out how to solve 6n+3=2/3 The actual problem is: Look at the expression. 6n+3 What is the value of the expression when

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Question 733176: I am a 6th grade teacher who is having trouble figuring out how to solve 6n+3=2/3
The actual problem is:
Look at the expression.
6n+3
What is the value of the expression when =2/3?
A) 6
B) 7
C) 7 2/3
D) 9 2/3
The answer key says the correct answer is B but I cannot figure out how they got that. Thanks

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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solve 6n+3=2/3
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Multiply by 3
18n + 9 = 2
Subtract 9
18n = -7
Divide by 18
n = -7/18
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It's not 7.