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What is the value of n? n–2=10n+4/2 n =

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simplify


n-2 = 10n/2 + 4/2


n-2 = 5n + 2


subtract 5n to both sides


n - 2 - 5n = 5n + 2 - 5n


simplify


-4n - 2 = 2


add 2 to both sides


-4n - 2 + 2 = 2 + 2


simplify


-4n = 4


divide both sides by -4


-4n/-4 = 4/-4


simplify


n = -1




hope it helps



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