Hey there!
- [tex]5n -2[/tex] [tex]= 3n +40[/tex]
- Firstly, let's [tex]subtract[/tex] by the number [tex]3n[/tex] on both of your sides
- [tex]5n -2-3n[/tex] [tex]= 3n + 40 - 3n[/tex]
- We get: [tex]= 2n - 2 = 40[/tex]
- Nextly, let's [tex]add[/tex] by the number [tex]2[/tex] on each of your sides
- [tex]2n - 2+2[/tex] [tex]= 40 +2[/tex]
- [tex]40 +2[/tex] [tex]=42[/tex]
- We get: [tex]2n[/tex] [tex]=42[/tex]
- Thirdly, [tex]divide[/tex] by [tex]2[/tex] on each of your side
- [tex]\frac{2n}{2}[/tex] [tex]=[/tex] [tex]\frac{42}2}[/tex]
- Cancel: [tex]\frac{2n}{2}[/tex]
- Keep: [tex]\frac{42}{2}[/tex] because it gives you your overall answer
- [tex]\boxed{Answer: n = 21}[/tex]
Good luck on your assignment and enjoy your day!
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