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What is the answer to
24=3(n−5)

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User Beatrice
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3(n - 5) = 24

Distributive property

3*n = 3n
3*5 = 15

3n - 15 = 24
+ 15 +15

3n = 39
3n/3 = 39/3
x = 39/3
x = 13

Answer: x = 13
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