SOLUTION: 4n-17=-5

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Question 699881: 4n-17=-5
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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4n-17=-5 Start with the given equation.


4n=-5%2B17 Add 17 to both sides.


4n=12 Combine like terms on the right side.


n=%2812%29%2F%284%29 Divide both sides by 4 to isolate n.


n=3 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is n=3