SOLUTION: what does n equal to in: -6n-9=-2n+53

Question 219183: what does n equal to in:
-6n-9=-2n+53
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, rfer:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation.

Add to both sides.

Add to both sides.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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Answer:

So the solution is which in decimal form is .

Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-6n-9=-2n+53
-4n=62
n=-15.5
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