Question

Solve for n.
2-1/2n = 3n+16

Answer 1

n = -4

Explanation:

`2-(1)/(2) n=3n+16`

We want to solve for n, so let's get n on one side of the equation.

Add
`(1)/(2) n` to both sides.

2 = 3.5n + 16

Subtract 16 from both sides.

-14 = 3.5n

Divide both sides by 3.5

-4 = n

Check your answer by plugging n back into the original equation.

`2-(1)/(2) n=3n+16`

`2-(1)/(2) (-4)=3(-4)+16`

Multiply.

2 + 2 = -12 + 16

Add.

4 = 4

Your answer is correct.

Hope this helps!