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  • 17-01-2018
  • Mathematics
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Solve the equation 12 + 2n = 20 for n.
A) -4
B) 0
C) 1
D) 4

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Аноним Аноним
  • 17-01-2018
12 + 2n = 20

2n = 20 - 12

2n = 8

n = 4

Answer D) 4
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Equanimity
Equanimity Equanimity
  • 17-01-2018
Hey there.

12 + 2n = 20
Subtract 12 from both sides of the equation. This isolates our variable.
2n = 8
Divide both sides by 2, the number that's being multiplied by our variable. This isolates and solves for our variable.
n = 4; Your answer is D.)

I hope this helps!
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