Describe and correct the error made in solving the literal equation at the right for n. 2m = -6n + 3. 2m + 3 = -6n. 2m + 3/-6 = n

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first, it's a linear equation, not a literal equation!

2m = -6n + 3
2m -3 = -6n

(2m-3)/(-6) = n
or,
n = 1/2 - 1/3 n