Question

What does n equal in 5n +3(n - 4) = 60

Answer 1

n=9

Explanation:

use the distributive property of multiplication

5n+3(n-4)=60

5n+3n-12=60

combine like terms

5n+3n-12=60

8n-12=60

add 12 to each side

8n-12=60

+12 +12

8n=72

then lastly divide by 8 on both sides

8n=72

/8 /8

n=9

Answer 2

n = 9

good luck

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