Question

PLEASE HELP! Please explain

Solve for n.

5(n + 4)/3 = n - 8

A)-24
B)24
C)22
D)-22

Answer 1

5(n + 4)/3 = n - 8

Multiply through by 3:-

5(n + 4) = 3(n - 8)

5n + 20 = 3n - 24

5n - 3n = -24 - 20

2n = -44

n = -22 (answer)

Answer 2

D.)-22

5(n+4)/3=n-8

5(-22+4)/3=-30

-22-8=-30

-30=-30

answer D.-22