Question

I need help finding n
-5n-8(1+7n)=-8

Answer 1

n=0

Explanation:

Remember your terms, whether it be PEMDAS / GEMS. I am going off GEMS so:

Grouping which are the parentheses; -8(1+7n) = -8-56n.

Next, combine your like terms:

-5n-8-56n=-8

-61n-8=-8

Add 8 to both sides, remember what you do to one side, you do to both sides.

-61n=0

Divide both sides by -61, your answer is 0.

Answer 2

Explanation:

-5n-8-56n=-8 i did multiply the parenthesis

we will combine like terms

-5n-56n=-8+8

-61n=0

n=0