SOLUTION: 2/9n-5=2+5/9n I came up with -3/9n=-3. Is that correct?

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Question 396395: 2/9n-5=2+5/9n
I came up with -3/9n=-3. Is that correct?
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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In a word, no.

Presuming you meant:



(and not , which is an equally valid interpretation of what you wrote)

Add to both sides:



Add 5 to both sides



Reduce the fraction:



Multiply both sides by -3:



John

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