SOLUTION: Solve the following equation: 3n+7-2=8 solve for n

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Question 793458: Solve the following equation:
3n+7-2=8 solve for n
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3n%2B7-2=8 Start with the given equation.


3n%2B5=8 Combine like terms on the left side.


3n=8-5 Subtract 5 from both sides.


3n=3 Combine like terms on the right side.


n=%283%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate n.


n=1 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is n=1