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OpenStudy (anonymous):

8n - (2n - 3) = 12

OpenStudy (tyteen4a03):

Simplify - (2n - 3) first. Then continue to solve the equation. Remember, -(a - b) = -a + b.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Okay I was a little confused, so you distribute the negative right ??

OpenStudy (tyteen4a03):

@brainactive Yes, distribute the negative sign (or -1, to be precise) to (2n-3).

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Okay thank you SO much!!! (: I'm doing my homework... I'm a little RUSTY >.<

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