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5n + 12 = 3n

Try to get all expressions with n on the left side

5n + 12 - 3n = 3n - 3n

2n + 12 = 0

Try to get rid of 12 on the left side

2n + 12 - 12 = -12

2n = -12

n = -12/2 = -6

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