Mark M. answered • 06/24/18
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3(n + 5) = 2n + 7
Can you solve for n?
Wdef D.
asked • 06/24/18three times the sum of a number and 5 is equivalent two times the number increased by 7.
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Anthony F.
3(n+5) = 2n+7, 3n+15 = 2n+7, 3n-2n = -8, n = -8. Check answer: 3(-8+5) = 2(-8)+7, -24+15 = -16+7, -9 = -9.07/12/20