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Can anyone help me find the missing coefficient?
2n + (7n + 8) = n + 8

User Steve Vinoski
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Answer:

Explanation:

2n + 7n + 8 = n + 8

9n + 8 = n + 8

9n = n

n = 0

User Janise
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Answer:

n = 0

Explanation:

2n + (7n + 8) = n + 8

2n + 7n + 8 = n + 8

9n + 8 = n + 8

9n -n = 8 - 8

8n = 0

n = 0

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