Question

What value of n makes the equation 4(0.5n − 3) = n − 0.25(12 − 8n) true?

3




-9




0




-1

Answer 1

n = -9

Explanation:

4(0.5n − 3) = n − 0.25(12 − 8n)

2n - 12 = n - 3 + 2n

2n - 12 = 3n - 3

2n - 3n = - 3 +12

-1n = 9

n = -9