Okay luv so let's solve this equation together: 8n-(2n-3)=12 simplify 8n+-1(2n-3)=12 8n+-1(2n)+(-1)(-3)=12 8n+-2n+3=12 (8n+-2n)+(3)=12 Combine like terms 6n+3=12 Then subtract from both sides 6n+3-3=12-3 6n=9 Then divide both sides by 6 6n/6=9/6 so...n=3/2