Solve for n 5+2(n+1)=2n

5+2(n+1)=2n

Simplify 5+2(n+1).

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Simplify each term.

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Apply the distributive property.

5+2n+2⋅1=2n

Multiply 2 by 1.

5+2n+2=2n

Add 5 and 2.

2n+7=2n

Move all terms containing n to the left side of the equation.

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Subtract 2n from both sides of the equation.

2n+7-2n=0

Combine the opposite terms in 2n+7-2n.

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Subtract 2n from 2n.

0+7=0

Add 0 and 7.

7=0

Since 7≠0, there are no solutions.

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Solve for n 5+2(n+1)=2n