\"\"\"\"

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The equation is \"\".

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Apply multiplication Property of equality: Multiply each side by negative 2.

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\"\"

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\"\"    (Product of two same signs is positive)

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\"\"          (Cancel common terms)

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\"\"               (Multiply: \"\")\"\"

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Check:

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To check the solution, substitute \"\" in original equation.

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\"\"

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\"\"             (Product of two same signs is positive)

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\"\"                     (Multiply: \"\")

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Compare the values, the equation is true.

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\"\"

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The value of n is \"\".