3 years ago

3n - 5 = -8 what is the value of n?

Mathematics

2 answers:

lubasha [3.4K]3 years ago

8 0

The value of n is 1 :)

julia-pushkina [17]3 years ago

3 0

3n - 5 = -8

n = -1 because if you…

move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign —>

3n = -8 + 5

calculate -8 + 5 which would be —>

-3

equation now —>

3n = -3

divide both sides —>

3n/3 = 1
-3/3 = -1

final answer —>

n = -1

Have a great day! hope this helps!

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