Question 699881
{{{4n-17=-5}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{4n=-5+17}}} Add {{{17}}} to both sides.



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



{{{n=(12)/(4)}}} Divide both sides by {{{4}}} to isolate {{{n}}}.



{{{n=3}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{n=3}}}