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-16 + 3n = -8 - 5n what does n equal?

User Noa Drach
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Answer:

n=1

Explanation:

-16+3n=-8-5n

-16+8=-5n-3n

-8=-8n

-8n=-8

n=1

Proof:

-16+3n=-8-5n

-16+3(1)=-8-5(1)

-16+3=-8-5

-13=-13

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User Enoktate
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Explanation:

-16 + 3n = - 8 - 5n

Bringing like terms on one side

3n + 5n = - 8 + 16

8n = 8

n = 8/8

N = 1

User JuliusG
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