Question

math2 42 keeping the equation balanced
24 connected with two n; 6 connected with five n;
24 = 3n + 6
24 - 3n = 3n + 6 - 3n
blank = blank
n = blank

Explanation:

Step1: Set up the equation

$24 = 3n + 6$

Step2: Subtract 3n from both sides

$24 - 3n = 3n + 6 - 3n$
$24 - 3n = 6$

Step3: Isolate the term with n

$24 - 6 = 3n$
$18 = 3n$

Step4: Solve for n

$n = \frac{18}{3}$

Answer:

$n = 6$