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Solve the equation. -n - 6n +4= 53

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Answer:

n=-7

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the equation:


-n-6n+4=53​

First, subtract 4 from both sides.


\begin{gathered} -n-6n+4-4=53​-4 \\ -7n=49 \end{gathered}

Next, divide both sides by -7.


\begin{gathered} (-7n)/(-7)=(49)/(-7) \\ n=-7 \end{gathered}

The value of n is -7.

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