How do you solve #5- ( n + 3) = - 1+ 2( n - 3)#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-12-14T02:29:41

#n=3#

#5-(n+3)=-1+2(n-3)#

Open the brackets and simplify. The product of a negative and a positive is a negative.

#5-n-3=-1+2n-6#

#2-n=2n-7#

Add #7# to each side.

#9-n=2n#

Add #n# to each side.

#9=3n#

Divide both sides by #3#.

#3=n# or #n=3#