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Solve for n. 170-4n=120

User Lughino
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Answer:

12.5

Explanation:

170 - 4n = 120

-170 -170

-4n = -50

4n = 50

n = 12.5

User Noam Manos
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Answer:

n = 12.5 or 25/2

Explanation:

170-4n = 120

1. Subtract 170 from both sides to isolate -4n.

-4n = -50

2. Divide both sides by -4 to isolate the n.

n = 12.5 or 25/2

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User Milinda
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