SOLUTION: 2n-7=5n-10

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Question 687257: 2n-7=5n-10
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2n-7=5n-10 Start with the given equation.


2n=5n-10%2B7 Add 7 to both sides.


2n-5n=-10%2B7 Subtract 5n from both sides.


-3n=-10%2B7 Combine like terms on the left side.


-3n=-3 Combine like terms on the right side.


n=%28-3%29%2F%28-3%29 Divide both sides by -3 to isolate n.


n=1 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is n=1