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Solve for n n - 16 = -23

User JoeCool
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Answer:

n = -7

Explanation:

We need to isolate n. To accomplish this, add 16 to both sides, obtaining

n = -23 + 16, or n = -7

User SilentGuy
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Answer:

n = -7

Explanation:

n -16 = -23

add 16 to both sides

n= -23 + 16

add -23 and 16 to get -7

n= -7

hope this helps

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