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What is n/2 - 10 = -8

User Jerry Li
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Answer:
n=4

Simplify both sides of the equation


(1)/(2)n+-10=-8\\(1)/(2)n-10=-8

Add 10 to both sides


(1)/(2)n-10+10=-8+10\\(1)/(2)n=2

Multiply both sides by 2


2*((1)/(2)n)=2*2\\n=4

User Itxaka
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Answer:


n = 4

Explanation:


(n)/(2) - 10 = - 8 \\ (n)/(2) = - 8 + 10 \\ 2 * (n)/(2) = 2 * 2 \\ n = 4

hope this helps you....

User GabeL
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