3n-8=5n

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Solution for 3n-8=5n equation:


Simplifying
3n + -8 = 5n

Reorder the terms:
-8 + 3n = 5n

Solving
-8 + 3n = 5n

Solving for variable 'n'.

Move all terms containing n to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-5n' to each side of the equation.
-8 + 3n + -5n = 5n + -5n

Combine like terms: 3n + -5n = -2n
-8 + -2n = 5n + -5n

Combine like terms: 5n + -5n = 0
-8 + -2n = 0

Add '8' to each side of the equation.
-8 + 8 + -2n = 0 + 8

Combine like terms: -8 + 8 = 0
0 + -2n = 0 + 8
-2n = 0 + 8

Combine like terms: 0 + 8 = 8
-2n = 8

Divide each side by '-2'.
n = -4

Simplifying
n = -4

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