SOLUTION: how to solve 2(n+5)=-2

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Question 363127: how to solve 2(n+5)=-2
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2%28n%2B5%29=-2 Start with the given equation.


2n%2B10=-2 Distribute.


2n=-2-10 Subtract 10 from both sides.


2n=-12 Combine like terms on the right side.


n=%28-12%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate n.


n=-6 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the answer is n=-6