Question

How do you solve `3(n+5)+2=26`?

Answer 1

`color(green)(n =3`

Explanation:

`3 ( n + 5) + 2 = 26`

`3 * ( n) + 3 * ( 5) + 2 = 26`

`3 n + 15 + 2 = 26`

`3 n + 17 = 26`

`3 n = 26 - 17`

`3 n = 9`

`n = 9/3`

`color(green)(n =3`