Question

an equation is shown, -5(6n + 8) = 80 what is the solution to the equation? n = -10 n = -20 n = 9 n = -3

Explanation:

Step1: Divide both sides by -5

$\frac{-5(6n+8)}{-5} = \frac{50}{-5}$
$6n + 8 = -10$

Step2: Subtract 8 from both sides

$6n + 8 - 8 = -10 - 8$
$6n = -18$

Step3: Divide both sides by 6

$\frac{6n}{6} = \frac{-18}{6}$
$n = -3$

Answer:

$n = -3$