SOLUTION: 5n+24-12n=-25 solve for n.

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Question 173997: 5n+24-12n=-25
solve for n.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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5n%2B24-12n=-25 Start with the given equation.


-7n%2B24=-25 Combine like terms on the left side.


-7n=-25-24 Subtract 24 from both sides.


-7n=-49 Combine like terms on the right side.


n=%28-49%29%2F%28-7%29 Divide both sides by -7 to isolate n.


n=7 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the answer is n=7