Question

If the expression

(3v+7) - (8v+6)

needs to be equivalent to

(-5+n)

What is the value of n?

Answer 1

n = 1

Explanation:

So the first step is to simplify the top equation:

(3v + 7) - (8v + 6)

distribute the negative sign to get rid of the second parentheses:

3v + 7 - 8v - 6

now, combine like terms

-5v + 1

Since it says it needs to be equivalent to (-5v + n), n is 1