Identify and explain the error in the given work. Then solve correctly. 3n - 18 = 4n + 18 -18 = n + 18 0 = n

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Identify and explain the error in the given work. Then solve correctly.

3n - 18 = 4n + 18
-18 = n + 18
0 = n

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Step by step:
3n-18=4n+18
~subtract 3n from both sides:
-18= n + 18
~subtract 18 on both sides
answer: -36=n

FrankyFred answered Mar 24, 2022

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