Question

Solve for n.
7n - 4 = 317
n =

Answer 1

`n = (321)/(7)`

Explanation:

1) Add 4 to both sides.

`7n = 317 + 4`

2) Simplify 317 + 4 to 321.

`7n = 321`

3) Divide both sides by 7.

`n = (321)/(7)`

Therefor, the answer is n = 321/7 and in decimal form it would be, 45.857143.

Answer 2

Explanation:

`7n - 4 = 317 \\ 7n = 317 + 4 \\ 7n = 321 \\ n = (321)/(7) \\ n = 45 (6)/(7)`