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-5n-3(n+2)=18
what is n?

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n = - 3

Explanation:


- 5n - 3(n + 2) = 18


- 5n - 3n - 6 = 18


- 8n - 6 = 18


- 8n = 18 + 6


- 8n = 24


n = (24)/( - 8)


n = - 3

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User Shaikhul
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Answer:

n = -3

Explanation:

-5n -3(n+2) = 18

-5n - 3n - 6 = 18

-8n - 6 = 18

-8n = 18 + 6

-8n = 24

n = -3

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