Question

3n-5=-48-40n. Please help . I need the steps to solve and the answer

Answer 1

n = -1

Explanation:

First subtract the 3n from both sides, creating the equation, -5 = -48 -43n. Then add 48 to both sides creating, 43 = -43n, then divide both sides by -43 and n = -1.

Answer 2

3n-5=-48-40n

Move -40n to the other side. Sign changes from -40n to +40n.

3n+40n-5=-48= -48-40n+40n

3n+40n-5=-48

Move -5 to the other side.

3n+40n-5+5=-48+5

3n+40n=-43

43n=-43

Divide by 43 for both sides

43n/43=-43/43

n=-1

Answer: n=-1