3n - 5 = -8
n = -1 because if you…
move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign —>
3n = -8 + 5
calculate -8 + 5 which would be —>
-3
equation now —>
3n = -3
divide both sides —>
3n/3 = 1
-3/3 = -1
final answer —>
n = -1
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