<PRE><B>Question 115640</B>

{{{5n-8=11n+5}}} Start with the given equation




{{{5n=11n+5+8}}}Add 8 to both sides



{{{5n-11n=5+8}}} Subtract 11n from both sides



{{{-6n=5+8}}} Combine like terms on the left side



{{{-6n=13}}} Combine like terms on the right side



{{{n=(13)/(-6)}}} Divide both sides by -6 to isolate n




{{{n=-13/6}}} Reduce


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Answer:

So our answer is {{{n=-13/6}}}  (which is approximately {{{n=-2.16666666666667}}} in decimal form)


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