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What is n in 3/5n + 15 =10+2/5n

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The answer is n is -25
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User Kashili Kashili
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Simplify both sides of the equation.

3/5n + 15 = 2/5n + 10


Subtract 2/5n from both sides.

3/5n + 15 - 2/5n = 2/5n + 10 - 2/5n15n + 15 = 10


Subtract 15 from both sides.

1/5n + 15 - 15 = 10 - 151/5n = -5


Multiply both sides by 5.

5 × (1/5n) = (5) × (−5)n = -25


Answer: n is -25.
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