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Solve -6n-2n=16
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Answer:

n= -2

Explanation:

-6n - 2n = 16

Add like terms:

-8n = 16

Divide both sides by -8 to isolate n

n = -2

Check:

-6(-2) - 2(-2) = 16

12 - (-4) = 16

12 + 4 = 16

16 = 16

I hope this helped :)

User Ze Blob
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Answer:

n = -2

Explanation:

-6n - 2n = 16

-8n = 16

divide both sides by -8

n = -2

Hope this helps!!

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User Abhishek Singh
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