2n-17=5n-10

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Solution for 2n-17=5n-10 equation:


Simplifying
2n + -17 = 5n + -10

Reorder the terms:
-17 + 2n = 5n + -10

Reorder the terms:
-17 + 2n = -10 + 5n

Solving
-17 + 2n = -10 + 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.
-17 + 2n + -5n = -10 + 5n + -5n

Combine like terms: 2n + -5n = -3n
-17 + -3n = -10 + 5n + -5n

Combine like terms: 5n + -5n = 0
-17 + -3n = -10 + 0
-17 + -3n = -10

Add '17' to each side of the equation.
-17 + 17 + -3n = -10 + 17

Combine like terms: -17 + 17 = 0
0 + -3n = -10 + 17
-3n = -10 + 17

Combine like terms: -10 + 17 = 7
-3n = 7

Divide each side by '-3'.
n = -2.333333333

Simplifying
n = -2.333333333

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