SOLUTION: can u help me solve this problem: 2n+12=5n

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Question 655101: can u help me solve this problem: 2n+12=5n
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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2n+12=5n
2n-5n=-12
-3n=-12
n=-12/-3
n=4 ans.
Proof
2*4+12=5*4
8+12=20
20=20