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Solve for n:
6n − 2(4n + 7) + 4 = -2
A:-6
B:-4
C:4
D:6

User Daltron
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the answer is n = -4 i’m pretty sure
User Fredarin
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Answer:

B

Explanation:

6n - 2(4n + 7) + 4= -2 firstly you open the bracket

6n - 8n - 14 + 2 = -2 then you collect the like terms

6n - 8n= -2 + 14 - 4 then add and subtract and divide by the coefficient

-2n= 12 - 4

-2n = 8

= n = 8 ÷ -2

n = -4

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