How do you solve #20-6n=-2(n+6)#?

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Answer 1 · 2017-11-29T05:09:54

#n=8#

#20-6n=-2(n+6)#

Distribute the #-2# on the RHS:

#20-6n=-2n-12#

Add #6n# to both sides:

#20=4n-12#

Add #12# to both sides:

#32=4n#

Divide both sides by #4#:

#n=8#