Question

How do I solve this equation:
-5(n-1)=7(n+3)

Answer 1

-3/4

Explanation:

The First step is to distribute the 7 in the second part of parentheses.

-5+5-7n=21

-5-7n=21+5

Then collect the terms

-12n=16

Lastly distribute both sides by -12

And the answer is -3/4

Answer 2

-5(n-1) = 7(n+3)

First, distribute the 5 in the first parentheses.

-5n+ 5 = 7(n+3)

Next, distribute the 7 in the second set of parentheses.

-5n + 5 = 7n + 21

Subtract 7n from both sides.

-5n + 5 -7n = 21

Subtract 5 from both sides.

-5n - 7n = 21 + 5

Collect like terms.

-12n = 16

Divide both sides by -12

Answer -3/4