<PRE><B>Question 847424</B>
{{{3(n-5)=9}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{3n-15=9}}} Distribute.



{{{3n=9+15}}} Add {{{15}}} to both sides.



{{{3n=24}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{n=(24)/(3)}}} Divide both sides by {{{3}}} to isolate {{{n}}}.



{{{n=8}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{n=8}}} 
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