Question

a=3n+1 solve for n i need a step by step simple explanation of how to do this problem

Answer 1

subtract the one to the other side and your left with

a-1=3n

divide by 3

(a-1)/3=n

thats your answer ^^

Answer 2

We have two unknown variable so all we can do is isolate n.

\[\large{a=3n+1}\]Subtract both sides by one.\[\large{a - 1=3n}\]Divide both sides by three.\[\boxed{\large{\dfrac{a - 1}{3}=n}}\]

Answer 3

can you explain how you got the answer

Answer 4

We already explained our answer. What don't you understand?