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Logistics Manifest Reconciliation

A logistics analyst at a global shipping firm is reconciling a weight discrepancy in a cargo manifest using the equation n−0.63=−4.2n - 0.63 = -4.2, where nn represents the initial weight adjustment in tons. Describe the procedural steps required to isolate the variable nn and verify the accuracy of the solution. Your response should identify the specific value that must be added to both sides of the equation and explain the process of checking the final result to ensure it is correct.

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