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8(n-2)+8n=112
Find n

User JXG
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Answer: n=8

Explanation:

User Craika
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Answer:

n = 8

Explanation:

8(n - 2) + 8n = 112 ← distribute parenthesis on left side and simplify

8n - 16 + 8n = 112

16n - 16 = 112 ( add 16 to both sides )

16n = 128 ( divide both sides by 16 )

n = 8

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