Question

What is the solution to the equation title=" \frac{-2n-2}{3} = 12" alt=" \frac{-2n-2}{3} = 12" align="absmiddle" class="latex-formula"> n= ?

Answer 1

(-2n -2)/3= 12
⇒ -2n -2= 12*3
⇒ -2n -2= 36
⇒ -2n= 36+ 2
⇒ -2n= 38
⇒ n= 38/(-2)
⇒ n= -19

Final answer: n=-19~