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2(n+5)=-2 step by step plz

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Answer:

n=-6

Explanation:

2(n+5)=-2

distribute

2(n+5)

2xn 2x5

2n+10

2n+10=-2

subtract 10 from both sides

10-10=0

-2-10=-12

2n=-12

divide each side by 2

2n/2=n

-12/2=-6

n=-6

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