Put the steps in order to solve the equation: 3n+9+4n=2

. Put the reasoning in the first blank and the simplified equation in the second blank.(6 points)
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Step 1: Combine like terms by adding 3n and 4n: 3n + 4n = 7n

Step 2: Simplify the equation by subtracting 9 from both sides: 7n + 9 - 9 = 2 - 9
7n = -7

Step 3: Solve for n by dividing both sides by 7: 7n/7 = -7/7
n = -1