Solve the equation.

5+0.5(6n+14)=3

explain this to me because i don't get it and feel like cheating going on

n = - 3

Step-by-step explanation:

It's not cheating unless this question is from a quiz or test.

5+0.5(6n+14)=3                Subtract 5 from both sides.

5-5 + 0.5(6n+14) = 3 - 5   Combine

0.5(6n+14) = - 2                There are two ways to go. I prefer dividing by 0.5

0.5(6n+14)/0.5 = -2/0.5    Do the division

6n + 14 = - 4                      Subtract 14

6n+14-14= -4-14                 Combine

6n = - 18                             Divide both sides by 6

6n/6 = - 18/6                      Combine

n = - 3      

answer: 32.68

step-by-step explanation:

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