n + 9n - 8 - 5 = 2n + 3

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n + 9n - 8 - 5 = 2n + 3

Solve for n in the equation n + 9n - 8 - 5 = 2n + 3

Step 1: Group the n terms on the left hand side:
(1 + 9)n = 10n

Step 2: Group the constant terms on the left hand side:
-8 - 5 = -13

Step 3: Form modified equation
10n - 13 = 2n + 3

Step 4: Group variables:
We need to group our variables 10n and 2n. To do that, we subtract 2n from both sides
10n - 13 - 2n = 2n + 3 - 2n

Step 5: Cancel 2n on the right side:
8n - 13 = 3

Step 6: Group constants:
We need to group our constants -13 and 3. To do that, we add 13 to both sides
8n - 13 + 13 = 3 + 13

Step 7: Cancel 13 on the left side:
8n = 16

Step 8: Divide each side of the equation by 8
8n/8 = 16/8

n = 2