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What is the value of n in the equation (2n + 4) + 6 = -9 + 4(2n

+

1)?

(Edulastic)

User Tokarev
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Answer:

5/2

Explanation:

(2n+4)+6=-9+4(2n+1)

2n+4+6=-9+8n+4

2n+10=-9+8n+4

2n-8n=-9+4-10

-6n=-5-10

-6n=-15

6n=15

n=15/6

simplify

n=5/2

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