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Solve the equation.

2n – 5 = 7

12

9

1

6
Please help

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 the answer you are looking for is 6
User ElegyD
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2n - 5 = 7
Add 5 to both sides.
-5 + 5 = 0
7 + 5 = 12
2n = 12
Divide both sides by 2.
2n / 2 = n
12 / 2 = 6
n = 6.

Your answer is 6.
I hope this helps!
User Daniel Arndt
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