5n - 5 = 85

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5n - 5 = 85

Solve for n in the equation 5n - 5 = 85

Step 1: Group constants:
We need to group our constants -5 and 85. To do that, we add 5 to both sides
5n - 5 + 5 = 85 + 5

Step 2: Cancel 5 on the left side:
5n = 90

Step 3: Divide each side of the equation by 5
5n/5 = 90/5

n = 18