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Solve: 2n + 3n - 6 = -21

What does n equal?

- n=5
- n=3
- n= -5
- n= -3

User Max Raskin
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Answer:

n=3

Explanation:

2n+3n-6=-21

Add 6 on both sides of the equal sign: -6+6=-21+6

2n+3n=15

Combine like terms: 2n+3n

5n=15

Divide by 5 on both sides of the equal sign: 5n/5=15/5

n=3

User Michael Koval
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Answer:

n=-3

Explanation:

add the like values and add the 6 to the -12 and decide the totals to get -3

User Cyberponk
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