Question

588 = 3n Please help I don't understand this!

Answer 1

Hello!

First, let's write the problem,

`588 = 3n`
Let's switch sides now, otherwise, we are going to end up doing it later.

`3n=588`
Divide both sides by 3.

`(3n)/(3)=(588)/(3)`
Simplify.

`n=196`
That would be our final answer.

You can feel free to let me know if you have any questions regarding this!
Thanks!

- TetraFish

Answer 2

Simplifying
588 = 3n

Solving
588 = 3n

Solving for variable 'n'.

Move all terms containing n to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-3n' to each side of the equation.
588 + -3n = 3n + -3n

Combine like terms: 3n + -3n = 0
588 + -3n = 0

Add '-588' to each side of the equation.
588 + -588 + -3n = 0 + -588

Combine like terms: 588 + -588 = 0
0 + -3n = 0 + -588
-3n = 0 + -588

Combine like terms: 0 + -588 = -588
-3n = -588

Divide each side by '-3'.
n = 196

Simplifying
n = 196