Question

If n - 2y = 3y- n/m,find the value of n when y = 5 and m = -3

( the answer is 7 1/2 but could you please explain )

Answer 1

75/2

Explanation:

Answer 2

37 1/2

Explanation:

n - 2y = 3y- n/m,

find the value of n when y = 5 and m = -3

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n-2*5=3*5-n/-3

n-10=15+n/3

n-n/3=15+10

2n/3=25

2n=3*25

n=75/2

n=37 1/2 or 37.5