Solve 3n - 5 = 16.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. n = 7
- Step 1: Add 5 to both sides: 3n = 21. Step 2. Divide by 3: n = 7. Answer: n = 7. Why not the others: 21 forgets to divide, and the others do not work.
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