Question

How do you solve `n/3-5=2`?

Answer 1

`n=21`

Explanation:

`"add 5 to both sides of the equation"`

`n/3cancel(-5)cancel(+5)=2+5`

`rArrn/3=7`

`"to eliminate the fraction multiply both sides by 3"`

`cancel(3)xxn/cancel(3)=3xx7`

`rArrn=21" is the solution"`