SOLUTION: 2(n-3)=10

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Question 601508: 2(n-3)=10
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2%28n-3%29=10 Start with the given equation.


2n-6=10 Distribute.


2n=10%2B6 Add 6 to both sides.


2n=16 Combine like terms on the right side.


n=%2816%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate n.


n=8 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is n=8