ANSWER
N = 11
EXPLANATION
Given:
3N + 5 = 38
Desired Outcome:
Value of N
Solve for N
[tex]\begin{gathered} 3N+5=38 \\ subtract\text{ 5 from both sides} \\ 3N+5-5=38-5 \\ 3N=33 \\ divide\text{ both sides by 3} \\ \frac{3N}{3}=\frac{33}{3} \\ N=11 \end{gathered}[/tex]Hence, the value of N is 11.