Question

What is the value of n? N–2=10n+42 Enter your answer in the box. N =

Answer 1

`(44)/(9)`

Answer 2

`n=(-44)/(9)`

Explanation:

`n-2=10n+42`

Solve the equation for n

To get n alone we combine like terms

Subtract 10n from both sides

`n-2=10n+42`

`n-10n-2=10n-10n+42`

`-9n-2=+42`

Now add 2 on both sides

`-9n=+42+2`

`-9n=44`

Divide both sides by -9

`n=(-44)/(9)`