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Question
Solve the following equations.
3 (n - 5) = -21
Sum
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Solution
3 (n - 5) = -21
Dividing both sides by 3,
`n - 5 = (-21)/3 = -7`
n = − 7 + 5 = −2 (Transposing −5 to R.H.S.)
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