To solve the equation \( 7(n + 4) = 21 \), follow these steps:
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Divide both sides by 7 to simplify the equation:
\[ n + 4 = \frac{21}{7} \]
This simplifies to:
\[ n + 4 = 3 \]
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Subtract 4 from both sides to isolate \( n \):
\[ n = 3 - 4 \]
This gives:
\[ n = -1 \]
Thus, the solution is \( n = -1 \).