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Solve
3(-n + 4) + 5n = 2n

I know the answer, but how to find that answer?

User Jay Brunet
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3(-n + 4) + 5n = 2n

Distribute the 3

-3n + 12 + 5n = 2n

Combine liked terms on the right side

2n + 12 = 2n

Then subtract 2n from both sides to get 12 by it self

Which should equal
12 = 0
No solution

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