Question

Find the value of n in the equation 3n - 8 = -2

Answer 1

Following are the steps for getting the answer:

Given:

3n - 8 = -2

To find:

value of n

solution:

we have to find the value of n

given equation is 3n - 8 = -2

we will solve it by transfer method

3n - 8 = -2

now,  transfer -8 to the right-hand side

we know that, if any number is transferred left to right or right to left it will change the sign

so, we get

3n=-2+8

3n=6

n=6/3

x=2

we will check is it right or not

put the value of n=2into 3n - 8 = -2

3×2-8=-2

6-8=-2

-2=-2

L.H.S=R.H.S

thus, the value of n is -2

Answer 2

Given,

$3n-8=-2$

Here, we have to find the value of $n$

We will move constant terms are LHS side, if we move anything from one side to another side of equal to symbol the signs are changed.

$3n-8=-2$

$3n=-2+8$

$3n=6$

$n= \frac{6}{3}$

$n =2$

Therefore, the value of $n$ is $2$.