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12-2(n-1)=-18

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Answer:

n=16

Explanation:

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

12−2(n−1)=−18

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

12−2(n−1)=−18

12+(−2)(n)+(−2)(−1)=−18(Distribute)

12+−2n+2=−18

(−2n)+(12+2)=−18(Combine Like Terms)

−2n+14=−18

−2n+14=−18

Step 2: Subtract 14 from both sides.

−2n+14−14=−18−14

−2n=−32

Step 3: Divide both sides by -2.

−2n /−2 = −32 /−2

n=16

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