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42 = -3n
- 3 -3
14=n

What did i do incorrect

User Teymour
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13 votes

Answer:

42=-3n

42/-3=-3n/-3

-14=n

Explanation:

your mistake was the sign

User Fringd
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7 votes

Answer:

Your forgot the negative on the "14"

Explanation:

42 = -3n

-3 -3

-14 = n

(Never forget your negatives when dividing by a negative)

User Kuzditomi
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