Question

What does n mean in -10(n-5)=40

Answer 1

Divide both sides by -10

-10n+2=40

subtract 2 from both sides so

40-2=38

10n/10= 38/10

3.8 = n

Explanation:

Answer 2

Distribute -10
-10n - 50 = 40
Add 50 to both sides
-50 + 50 would cancel
- 50 + 40 = -10
Divide by -10
-10/-10 = 1
N=1