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What is 20-7n=8(n-2). Please show steps.

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First, you need to distribute the right side of the equation : 8n - 2

Now the equation is : 20 - 7n = 8n - 2

Add 2 to both sides : 22 - 7n = 8n

Add 7n to both sides : 22 = 15n

Divide both sides by 15 : ( I had to round this one) 1.5 = n

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