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4n + 12 = 4 show work and explain. solving two step equations

User Mark McClelland
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Answer:

n = -2

Explanation:

4n + 12 = 4 [move the constant to the right hand side and change the sign]

4n = 4 - 12 [find the difference]

4n = -8 [divide both sides of the equation by 4]

n = -2 (negative two)

User ElapsedSoul
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Answer:

n=-2

Explanation:

4n+12=4

-12 -12

4n=-8

4n÷4=-8÷4

n=-2

User Em Eldar
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