What is n= for the question 3n-5=19

Asked Dec 06, 2009

Edited Dec 06, 2009

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one issue that throws the whole problem off:

it's --> 19+5=3n
From there --> 3n=24
3n/(3)=24/3
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| n=8 |
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Answered Dec 06, 2009

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3n-5=19
Add 5 both sides
3n-5+5=19+5
3n=24
Divide by 3 both sides (i.e. Multiply by 1/3 both sides)
3n/(3)=24/3
n=8

Answered Dec 07, 2009

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19-5=3n
14=3n
14/3= n
4.66 repeating

Answered Dec 06, 2009

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you would have to ADD 5 to 19 if it's being subtracted from 3n

gavorski Dec 06, 2009

3n-5=19
3n=19+5
24/3

n=8

Answered Jan 20, 2010

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3n-5=19
+5 +5
3n=24
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3 3
n=8