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12+7n=n-6 what is the value of n

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Answer is -3.
12+6= 18
n-7n= -6n
18/-6= -3
User EngJon
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Answer:

n = -3

Explanation:

12 + 7n = -6

(subtract n from both sides)

12 + 6n = -6

(subtract 12 from both sides)

6n = -18

(divide both sides by 6)

n = - (18)/(6) (don't mind the parentheses)

n = -3

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