Solve for n in the equation:

3n + 2 = -2n - 8

Is there any shortcut or clue to make this easier?

Simply start of by adding 2n to both sides. This should leave you with 5n+2=-8 Then subtract 2 from both sides. This should leave you with 5n=-10. Divide each side by 5, and your answer should be n=-2

Answered by Huskapowa | 2024-06-10

3 n + 2 = − 2 n − 8 3 n + 2 n = − 8 − 2 5 n = − 10 ∣ : 5 = − 2

Answered by luana | 2024-06-10

To solve the equation 3 n + 2 = − 2 n − 8 , combine like terms by adding and subtracting terms, which leads to n = − 2 . Simplifying step-by-step makes it easier to isolate the variable. The final answer is n = − 2 .
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Answered by Huskapowa | 2024-12-26