Question

Solve for n. 11(n – 1) + 35 = 3n

Answer 1

11(n – 1) + 35 = 3n
11n - 11 + 35 = 3n
11n - 3n = -24
8n = -24
n = -3

Answer 2

The value of n is, -3

Explanation:

Given the equation:

11(n – 1) + 35 = 3n

Using distributive property
`a \cdot (b+c) = a\cdot b+ a\cdot c`, we have;

`11n-11+35 = 3n`

Combine like terms:

`11n+24= 3n`

Subtract 3n from both sides we have;

`8n+24=0`

Subtract 24 from both sides we have;

`8n=-24`

Divide both sides by 8 we have;

n = -3

Therefore, the value of n is, -3