Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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ISBN 10: 978-1-60840-838-2
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Chapter 1 - Solving Linear Equations - Chapter Review - Page 44: 3

Answer

$n=10$.

Work Step by Step

The given equation is $\Rightarrow -\frac{n}{5}=-2$ Multiply each side by $-5$. $\Rightarrow -5\cdot (-\frac{n}{5})=-5\cdot (-2)$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow n=10$ Check:- $\Rightarrow -\frac{10}{5}=-2$ $\Rightarrow -2=-2$ True. Hence, the solution is $n=10$.
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