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2 - 2n= 3n + 17


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Answer:

n = -3

Explanation:

Solve for n

First, you must re-arrange the equation

-2n - 3n = 17 - 2

-5n = 15

Then simplify for your answer

n = -3

User P Basak
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\tt \: 2 - 2n = 3n + 17


\:


\tt \: - 2n - 3n = 17 - 2


\:


\tt \: \tt -5n = 15


\:


\tt \: n = \cancel (15)/( - 5)


\:


\underline{ \boxed{{ \tt \red{n = - 3}}}}


\:

hope it helps!:)

User Priyanka Rathee
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