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What is n 3(–4n – 9) = 21

User Socasanta
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Answer: n= -4

Explanation:

1: Distribute: 3(-4n - 9)= 21 so, -12n - 27= 21

2: Add 27 on both sides: -12n - 27 = 21

+27 = +27

3: Level: -12n = 28

4: Divide both sides by the same factor: -12n = 48

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-12 - 12

5: Level again: n = -4 because 48/(-12) is -4.

User Palo Misik
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Answer:

n=-4

Explanation:

3(-4n-9) = 21

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3 3

-4n-9=7

-4n=16

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-4n -4n

n= -4

User HeySora
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