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How do you solve 5n-2=n+18

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5n-2=n+18
add 2 from 18
that equals 10
then subtract n from 5n
your equation is now 5n = 10
then divide each side by 5
then your answer is n= 2

User Arjen
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5n-2=n+18
5n-n=18+2
4n=20
n=5
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