3n+40=-6(-2n+1)+1

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3n+40=-6(-2n+1)+1

3n + 40 = 12n - 6 + 1

40 + 6 - 1 = 12n - 3n

45 = 9n

45/9 = n

? = n
5. And wouldn't it be -12n?
No. Multiplying 2 negatives produces a positive.

-6 * -2n = 12n
oh wait never mind. I see my mistake now. Thanks for the help.
You're welcome.