Question

2− ​0.5n=3n+16

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Answer 1

2 - 0.5n= 3n+16
----------------------- subtract 2 from both sides
-2 -2

-0.5n = 3n+14
----------------------- then subtract -3n from both sides as well
-3n -3n

-3.5n = 14
--------------- divide -3.5 on each side
-3.5 -3.5
simplify
Answer: n= -4