Twelve decreased by twice a number equals - 34. write an equation for this situation and then find the number

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Hannah Preston

Mathematics

22 August, 00:58

Twelve decreased by twice a number equals - 34. write an equation for this situation and then find the number

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Melany Blevins · Answer 1

12 - 2n = - 34

first you subtract 12 from - 34 to get - 2n=-46

then you divide - 2n=-46 by 2

your end result should be n=-23

(if i remember this correctly)