Question 363127


{{{2(n+5)=-2}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{2n+10=-2}}} Distribute.



{{{2n=-2-10}}} Subtract {{{10}}} from both sides.



{{{2n=-12}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{n=(-12)/(2)}}} Divide both sides by {{{2}}} to isolate {{{n}}}.



{{{n=-6}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{n=-6}}}