Question

-4n-40=-2(7n+5)
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Answer 1

n=3

Explanation:

-4n-40=-2(7n+5)

Distribute the -2

-4n -40 = -14n -10

Add 14n to each side

-4n+14n -40 = -14n +14n-10

10n -40 = -10

Add 40 to each side

10n -40+40 = -10+40

10n = 30

Divide each side by 10

10n/10=30/10

n =3