SOLUTION: 5(n+2)=10

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Question 913041: 5(n+2)=10
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5%28n%2B2%29=10 Start with the given equation.


5n%2B10=10 Distribute.


5n=10-10 Subtract 10 from both sides.


5n=0 Combine like terms on the right side.


n=%280%29%2F%285%29 Divide both sides by 5 to isolate n.


n=0 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is n=0


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