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What is the answer to 3n-5=7n+11 with work shown

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3n-7n=-4n
11+5=16

-4n=16
(-4n=16)/-4=n=-4

n=-4
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Our original equation: 3n - 5 = 7n + 11
First, we need to add the 5 to both sides to get 3n = 7n + 16. Then, we subtract 7n from both sides to get -4n = 16. Finally, we divide both sides by -4 to get n = -4. Hope this helps and have a nice day!
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