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4n-3=-2n+9 What is the value of the variable 'n'?

User Kaj Hejer
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4n - 3= -2n + 9
add 3n to both sides

4n= -2n +12
add 2n to both sides

6n= 12
divide both sides by 6

n= 2

Check:
4n-3=-2n+9
4(2)-3= -2(2)+9
8-3= -4+9
5=5


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