Question

Solve for n.
 
3 left-parenthesis n plus 1 right-parenthesis equals 5.4

Answer 1

To solve the equation \(3(n + 1) = 5.4\), follow these steps:

1. Divide both sides of the equation by 3:

\[
n + 1 = \frac{5.4}{3}
\]

2. Calculate \(\frac{5.4}{3}\):

\[
\frac{5.4}{3} = 1.8
\]

So now the equation is:

\[
n + 1 = 1.8
\]

3. Subtract 1 from both sides:

\[
n = 1.8 - 1
\]

\[
n = 0.8
\]

Thus, the solution is:

\[
n = 0.8
\]