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For what value of n is (n - 1)+1 equal to zero?

User Jaan
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Answer:

n=1/2

Explanation:

(n-1)+1=0

Remove unnecessary parenthesis

n-1+1=0

Collect like terms

2n-1=0

move the constant right-hand side and changes its sign

2n=1

Divide both sides of the equation by 2

n=1/2

User Andrey Banshchikov
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14 votes

Answer:

When n = 0

Explanation:

n - 1 + 1 = 0

→ Simplify

n - 0 = 0

→ Add 0 to both sides

n = 0

User Ejohansson
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