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PLEASE HELP! Solve for n. −56n=40

What is the answer?

a. −56
b. −48
c. 48
d. 56

User Kynikos
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its (-48) did the test and it is this
User Sonu Mishra
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Answer:

Option b is correct

Value of n is -48

Explanation:

Given the equation:
-(5)/(6)n = 40

We have to solve for n;

by Cross multiply in equation [1] we have;


-5n = 6 * 40

Simplify:


-5n = 240

Divide both sides by -5 we have;


n = -48

Therefore, the value of n is, -48


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