SOLUTION: I am solving for n in this equation 12-2n+5=1 first combine like terms... 17 -2n = 1 and again to get -2n = -16 does n = -8 ?

Question 788668: I am solving for n in this equation 12-2n+5=1
first combine like terms... 17 -2n = 1 and again to get -2n = -16
does n = -8 ?
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, josgarithmetic:
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I am solving for n in this equation 12-2n+5=1
first combine like terms... 17 -2n = 1 and again to get -2n = -16
does n = -8 ?
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Answer: Yes
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Cheers,
Stan H.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Continuing from -2n=-16;

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