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How do you solve #5n + 4 - 8n = - 5#?

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May 15, 2016

# n= 3 #

Explanation:

# 5n+4 - 8n= -5#

# 5n - 8n= -5 - 4 #

# - 3n= -5 - 4 #

# - 3n= -9 #

# n= (-9) / (-3) #

# n= 3 #

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