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-17 = 1 + 6n + 3n what is n

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N= -2
First add 6n + 3n = 9n and then subtract 1
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Answer:

n = -2

Explanation:

-17 = 1 + 6n + 3n

Combine like terms

-17 = 1 +9n

Subtract 1 from each side

-17-1 = 1-1+9n

-18 = 9n

Divide each side by 9

-18/9 = 9n/9

-2 =n

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