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What does n equal in 6(2n – 3) – 2(6n + 1) = 10n?.

User Joseline
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Answer:n=-2

Explanation:

12n-18-12n-2=10n

-20=10n

n=-2

User Imarcelolz
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Answer:

n = -2

Explanation:

6(2n - 3) - 2(6n + 1) = 10n

multiply the brackets

6*2n - 6*3 - 2*6n - 2*1 = 10n

12n - 18 - 12n - 2 = 10n

add or subtract the like terms

0 - 20 = 10n

shift 10 to the right hand side .REmember when u shift multiplication changes to division.

-20 / 10 = n

-2 = n

User NonDucor
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