SOLUTION: What is the answer for the question 2(-1-2n)=22

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Question 659600: What is the answer for the question 2(-1-2n)=22
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Starting with,
2(-1-2n) = 22
Distribute the 2 on the left
-2 - 4n = 22
-2 + 2 - 4n = 22 + 2
-4n = 24
-4n/-4 = 24 / -4
n = -6