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How do you solve #-6n-2n=16#?

Answer 1

Eva Adamson

#n=-2#

Combine like terms

#-8n=16#

Divide by #-8#

#(cancel(-8)n)/cancel(-8)=16/-8#

Simplify

#n=-2#

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Answer 2

Julia Adams

To solve the equation -6n - 2n = 16, you first combine like terms to simplify the left side: -6n - 2n = -8n. Then, isolate the variable by adding 8n to both sides of the equation: -8n + 8n = 16 + 8n. Simplify further: 0 = 16 + 8n. Subtract 16 from both sides: 0 - 16 = 16 + 8n - 16. Simplify: -16 = 8n. Finally, divide both sides by 8 to solve for n: -16/8 = 8n/8. Simplify: -2 = n. Therefore, the solution to the equation is n = -2.

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Answer from HIX Tutor

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