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 - 1.2 - Solving Multi-Step Equations - Monitoring Progress - Page 12: 1

Answer

$n=-3$

Work Step by Step

$$\begin{align*} -2n+3-3&=9-3 &\text{Subtract 3 from each side.}\\ -2n&=6 &\text{Simplify.}\\ \frac{-2n}{-2}&=\frac{6}{-2} &\text{Divide -2 to both sides.}\\ n&=-3 &\text{Simplify.} \end{align*}$$ Check the answer by substituting $-3$ to the variable in the given equation. $$\begin{align*} -2n+3&=9\\ -2(-3)+3&\stackrel{?}{=}9\\ 6+3&\stackrel{?}{=}9\\ 9&\stackrel{\checkmark}{=}9 \end{align*}$$
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