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SeanR asked Dec 24, 2022

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Solve for n. -4(n+5)=8

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Answer:

n = -7.

Explanation:

-4(n + 5) = 8

-4n - 20 = 8

-4n = 28

n = -7.

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Answer:

Simplify first:

-4n - 20 = 8

Add 20 to both sides:

-4n = 28

Divide by -4:

Therefore you will get:

n = -7

Steffen Binas answered Dec 29, 2022

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