SOLUTION: I had to solve this two-step equation: 2n - 5 = 7 Here's my work: 2n - 5 = 7 2n - 5 - 5 = 7 - 5 2n = 2 2n � 2 = 2 � 2 n = 1 But on the answer sheet it says my answer is su

Question 677858: I had to solve this two-step equation: 2n - 5 = 7
Here's my work:
2n - 5 = 7
2n - 5 - 5 = 7 - 5
2n = 2
2n � 2 = 2 � 2
n = 1
But on the answer sheet it says my answer is supposed to be -10! Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I had to solve this two-step equation: 2n - 5 = 7
Here's my work:
2n - 5 = 7
2n - 5 - 5 = 7 - 5 ************* Add 5 here, not subtract
2n = 2
2n � 2 = 2 � 2
n = 1
But on the answer sheet it says my answer is supposed to be -10! Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong?
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2n - 5 = 7
2n = 12
n = 6
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It's not -10

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