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4n-4n+16=2\left(n-4\right)
Use the distributive property to multiply -4 by n-4.
16=2\left(n-4\right)
Combine 4n and -4n to get 0.
16=2n-8
Use the distributive property to multiply 2 by n-4.
2n-8=16
Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.
2n=16+8
Add 8 to both sides.
2n=24
Add 16 and 8 to get 24.
n=\frac{24}{2}
Divide both sides by 2.
n=12
Divide 24 by 2 to get 12.