Question

Five more than a number tripled is half the number. What is the number?
A.
6
B.
–2
C.
–1
D.
1

Answer 1

\[5 + 3n = \frac{1}{2}n\]

Answer 2

@mnsumner, Solve for n

Answer 3

thats what i need help with

Answer 4

1. Subtract 3n from both sides.
2. Multiply both sides by - 2/5

Answer 5

thanks

Answer 6

that helped :)

Answer 7

Good. You're welcome.