SOLUTION: what is the varible, n, in this equation? -n-24=5-n

Question 514674: what is the varible, n, in this equation? -n-24=5-n
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-n-24=5-n
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Add n to both sides to get:
-24 = 5
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That is a contradiction which resulted from
assuming the n had the same value on both sides
of the equation.
They do not.
There is no solution.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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