How do you solve #7n + 1= 3n + 13#?

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Answer 1 · 2017-11-27T00:59:58

Simplify and isolate.

Solving implies we determine the value of the variable. To do this, we isolate the variable by doing the opposite of BEDMAS.

#7n+1=3n+13#

First off, let's add like terms.

#7n-3n=13-1#

Now we simplify.

#4n=12#

Now we solve for #n#.

#n=3#

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