Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 2 - Review - Page 179: 34

Answer

n = $-\frac{8}{9}$

Work Step by Step

$\frac{4(n + 2)}{5}$ = -n Multiply both sides by 5: 4(n + 2) = -5n Distribute: 4n + 8 = -5n Add 5n to both sides: 9n + 8 = 0 Subtract 8 from both sides: 9n = -8 Divide both sides by 9: n = $-\frac{8}{9}$
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