I can't solve another simple equation for some reason :S Find FG?

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icalibear · Answer

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sirm3d · Answer

EDF congruent to FDG?

icalibear · Answer

Yep

sirm3d · Answer

so EF congruent to FG. agreed?

icalibear · Answer

Yep. The equation is simply n + 5 = 2n - 6 but im not solving it correctly. I think im missing something but i dont know what.

sirm3d · Answer

subtract n from both sides, add 6 to both sides. that should do it.

icalibear · Answer

can you write that out for me please im just not getting it right now probably cuz its midnight and my mind is shutting down O.o i just need the steps started i can solve the equation

sirm3d · Answer

n + 5 = 2n - 6

subtract n:
5 = n - 6

add 6:
11 = n

icalibear · Answer

the 2n cancels out?

sirm3d · Answer

nope. we just deducted one n. the right side has 2 n's

icalibear · Answer

oh ok. so the answer is n = 5 then

sirm3d · Answer

no. the equation you are looking at is

5 = n - 6

add 6 to both sides to get

11 = n

icalibear · Answer

i meant 11. no idea where i got 5. i wrote 11 on my paper lol i dont know where i came up with that. thanks :p

sirm3d · Answer

yw.

icalibear · Answer

can you help me with my other question too its like a trick or something D: