To solve the equation \(3(n + 3) = -4n + 30\), follow these steps:
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Distribute the 3 on the left side:
\[ 3n + 9 = -4n + 30 \]
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Next, combine like terms. Add \(4n\) to both sides to get all the \(n\) terms on one side:
\[ 3n + 4n + 9 = 30 \]
This simplifies to:
\[ 7n + 9 = 30 \]
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Now, subtract 9 from both sides to isolate the term with \(n\):
\[ 7n = 30 - 9 \]
Which simplifies to:
\[ 7n = 21 \]
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Finally, divide by 7 to solve for \(n\):
[ n = \frac{