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There is a convention that says you do implicit multiplication before division. Based on that convention, you get:

48÷2(9+3) = n

48÷2(12) = n

48÷24 = n

n = 2

Also, you word problem doesn't match your results.

"Question - What number do you end up with when you divide 48 by twice the sum of 9+3? Express this question in the form of an algebraic equation and show each step of your work."

That would be written out as follows:

48 / (2 x (9 + 3)) = n

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