SOLUTION: 3n+2n+1=-4

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Question 225097: 3n+2n+1=-4
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3n%2B2n%2B1=-4 Start with the given equation.


5n%2B1=-4 Combine like terms on the left side.


5n=-4-1 Subtract 1 from both sides.


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


n=%28-5%29%2F%285%29 Divide both sides by 5 to isolate n.


n=-1 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is n=-1