3n-2=-17

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Solution for 3n-2=-17 equation: 


Simplifying
3n + -2 = -17

Reorder the terms:
-2 + 3n = -17

Solving
-2 + 3n = -17

Solving for variable 'n'.

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

Add '2' to each side of the equation.
-2 + 2 + 3n = -17 + 2

Combine like terms: -2 + 2 = 0
0 + 3n = -17 + 2
3n = -17 + 2

Combine like terms: -17 + 2 = -15
3n = -15

Divide each side by '3'.
n = -5

Simplifying
n = -5

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