SOLUTION: what does n equal to in: -6n-9=-2n+53

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Question 219183: what does n equal to in:
-6n-9=-2n+53
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, rfer:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-6n-9=-2n%2B53 Start with the given equation.


-6n=-2n%2B53%2B9 Add 9 to both sides.


-6n%2B2n=53%2B9 Add 2n to both sides.


-4n=53%2B9 Combine like terms on the left side.


-4n=62 Combine like terms on the right side.


n=%2862%29%2F%28-4%29 Divide both sides by -4 to isolate n.


n=-31%2F2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is n=-31%2F2 which in decimal form is n=-15.5.

Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-6n-9=-2n+53
-4n=62
n=-15.5