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-2(-7n-8)=-39+3n. plz solve and explain the answer​
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-2(-7n-8)=-39+3n. plz solve and explain the answer​

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Answer:

n = -5

Explanation:

-2(-7n-8)=-39+3n

Distribute

14n +16 = -39 +3n

Subtract 3n from each side

14n -3n +16 = -39 +3n -3n

11n +16 = -39

Subtract 16 from each side

11n +16 -16 = -39 -16

11n = -55

divide by 11

11n /11 = -55/11

n = -5

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