SOLUTION: five increased by twice number n equals -3

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Question 1042935: five increased by twice number n equals -3
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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five increased by twice number n equals -3
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5 + 2n = -3
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Subtract 5 from bothe sides to get:
2n = -8
Divide both sides by 2 to get:
n = -4
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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