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5n+ 1 = 5n -1
Solve for n

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Answer:

no solution

Explanation:

5n + 1 = 5n - 1 ( subtract 1 from both sides )

5n = 5n - 2 ( subtract 5n from both sides )

0 = - 2 ← not possible

this indicates that the equation has no solution

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