How do you solve -3+ 2n = 3n + 5?

1 Answer
Jun 12, 2018

n=-8

Explanation:

We have to isolate the variable n on one side and the constants on the other. To start, subtract 2n from both sides:

-3=3n-2n+5

-3=n+5

Now subtract 5 from both sides:

-3-5=n

n=-8

Hope this helps!