Question 62318
3n+8=5n+2
3n-3n+8=5n-3n+2
0+8=2n+2
8=2n+2
8-2=2n+2-2
6=2n
6/2=2n/2
3=n
{{{highlight(n=3)}}}
Check, if n=3 does the equation balnce?
3(3)+8=5(3)+2
9+8=15+2
17=17  We're right!!!
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