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n=-2

↓Steps Explained:↓

Solve for n

-5n + 11 = 21

Group constants

Group our constants 11 and 21.
subtract 11 from both sides

-5n + 11 - 11 = 21 - 11

Cancel 11 on the left side:

-5n = 10

Divide each side of the equation by -5

-5n
-5
=
  
10
-5

n = - 2

Final Answer

n=-2
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