Five is three more than a number n.

I don't understand this at all!

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Carmelo Stephens

17 October, 16:59

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Kaylyn Crosby · Answer 1

N+3=5

n+3-3=5-3 (subtract 3 on both sides)

n=2

to check you substitute n with 2 and you get 2+3=5 (5=5)

Kimberly Neal · Answer 2

So what they are telling you is that 5 is three higher than the variable n.

So n = 5-3

so n is 2.

Five is three more than a number n.I don't understand this at all!