Multistep Equations

Question

+What is 3 + 5n = -3 + 8n

Answer 1

To solve for n:

3 + 5n = -3 + 8n

6 + 5n = 8n

6 = 3n

n = 2

Substituting n = 2 back into the original equation:

3 + 5(2) = 3 + 10 = 13

-3 + 8(2) = -3 + 16 = 13

Therefore, our answer is correct.