Question

2−1/2n=3n+16 what is n




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Answer 1

n=-4

Explanation:

2-.5n=3n+16 REWRITTEN

2=3.5n+16 ADDITION PROPERTY OF EQUALITY

-14=3.5n SUBTRACTION PROPERTY OF EQUALITY

n=-4 DIVISION PROPERTY OF EQUALITY

Answer 2

n = -4

Explanation:

2 - 1/2n = 3n + 16

First isolate n

2 - 16 = 3n + 1/2n

-14 = 3 1/2n

n = -4