SOLUTION: 6n-12=n+3 Okay, so I have no idea on which side to do first... When I did the right first I got 15 over 6. I don't think that's correct. And when I started with the left I en

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Question 841192: 6n-12=n+3
Okay, so I have no idea on which side to do first...
When I did the right first I got 15 over 6.
I don't think that's correct.
And when I started with the left I ended up with -24
I checked and both are incorrect.
Help? Thanks !

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solved by pluggable solver: Linear Equation Solver


Start with the given equation.



Add to both sides.



Subtract from 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


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