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OpenStudy (anonymous):

5n + 6 -3n = - 12

OpenStudy (math_man):

hi

OpenStudy (math_man):

do you know pemdas

OpenStudy (mathlegend):

If I were you I would combine like terms first.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i get all that but im still confused

OpenStudy (mathlegend):

Okay so just write the next step. I'll walk you through it.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i dont know if you add or subtract 5n to 3n

OpenStudy (mathlegend):

Look at the equation... 5n-3n

OpenStudy (mathlegend):

Do you see how that is there in the equation? If you basically erased the other number?

OpenStudy (mathlegend):

Since it was negative you subtract basically. As if it were positive you would add.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

2n+6= -12

OpenStudy (mathlegend):

Good

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so then your going to subtract 6 from - 12

OpenStudy (mathlegend):

Good.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-9 is the answer

OpenStudy (mathlegend):

Wonderful!

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