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14 more than the product of 29 and a number is -131

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29n+14=-131
29n+14-14=-131-14
29n=-145
29n/29=-145/29
n=5
User Frenchbaguette
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29x+14=-131 (Subtract 14 over)
29x=-145 (Divide by 29)
x=-5

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