Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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ISBN 10: 978-1-60840-838-2
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Chapter 1 - Solving Linear Equations - 1.1 - Solving Simple Equations - Monitoring Progress - Page 4: 1

Answer

$n=-10$

Work Step by Step

$\begin{align*} n+3-3&=-7-3 &\text{Subtract 3 from each side of the equation.}\\ n&=-10 &\text{Simplify.} \end{align*}$ Thus, the solution is $n=-10$. Check the solution by substituting $-10$ to $n$ in the original equation: $\begin{align*} n+3&\stackrel{?}{=}-7\\ -10+3&\stackrel{?}{=}-7\\ -7&\stackrel{\checkmark}{=}-7 \end{align*}$
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