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7n-4(2-3n)=-27

what is the value of ‘n’

please show the steps to solve the problem

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The answer is -1. See the photo for a step-by-step answer.
7n-4(2-3n)=-27 what is the value of ‘n’ please show the steps to solve the problem-example-1
User Samuel Liew
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Answer: N = -1

Explanation:

7n−4(2−3n)=−27

Use the distributive property to multiply −4 by 2−3n.

7n−8+12n=−27

Combine 7n and 12n to get 19n.

19n−8=−27

Add 8 to both sides.

19n=−27+8

Add −27 and 8 to get −19.

19n=−19

Divide both sides by 19.

n= -19/19

​Divide −19 by 19 to get −1.

n=−1

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