Question

What is the value of n that satisfies the equation below?

-5(2n + 3) + 3(3n + 4) = -8
1.
-11
2.
5
3.
8
4.
35

Answer 1

n=5

Step-by-step explanation:

-5(2n + 3) + 3(3n + 4) = -8

distribute -5 and 3

-10n -15 + 9n + 12 = -8

Combine like terms

-1n -3 = -8

add 3

n=5