Identify equation: Identify the equation to solve.The equation given is 27=15+n. We need to find the value of n.
Isolate variable n: Isolate the variable n on one side of the equation.To do this, we subtract 15 from both sides of the equation to get n by itself.27−15=15+n−15
Perform subtraction: Perform the subtraction.27−15=12So, the equation now is 12=n.
Write final answer: Write the final answer.Since 12=n, the value of n is 12.
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