SOLUTION: Solve the equation: 5n-2(n-2)= -11

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Question 149600: Solve the equation: 5n-2(n-2)= -11
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5n-2%28n-2%29=-11 Start with the given equation.


5n-2%28n-2%29 Start with the given expression.


5n-2n%2B4 Distribute.


5n-2n%2B4=-11 Distribute.


3n%2B4=-11 Combine like terms on the left side.


3n=-11-4 Subtract 4 from both sides.


3n=-15 Combine like terms on the right side.


n=%28-15%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate n.


n=-5 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the answer is n=-5