Question 734479
 How do I solve the following equation?
{{{(n + 2)/5}}} = n - 14
you're making this way too complicated, do this:
multiply both sides by 5
n + 2 = 5(n - 14)
n + 2 = 5n - 70
2 + 70 = 5n - n
72 = 4n
n = 72/4
n = 18
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See if that works
{{{(18 + 2)/5}}} = 18 - 14
{{{20/5}}} = 4