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What is the value of n in the equation -1/2 (2n + 4)+ 6 = -9 + 4 (2n + 1)

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Answer: n=1

Explanation:

We have the following expression:


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

Begining by applying the distributive property with the parenthesis:


-(1)/(2)(2n)-(1)/(2)(4)+6=-9+8n+4

Grouping similar terms:


-n+4=-8n-5


4+5=8n+n

Isolating
n:


n=1

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