Basic College Mathematics (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0134467795
ISBN 13: 978-0-13446-779-5

Chapter 9 - Basic Algebra - 9.6 Solving Equations - 9.6 Exercises - Page 668: 17

Answer

$n=-8$

Work Step by Step

$-5=n+3$ Subtract 3 from both sides. $-5-3=n+3-3$ $-8=n+0$ $n=-8$
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