Question

What value of x makes this equation true?

2 − 18n = 4n + 58





A. 13
A. , 1 third

B. 35
B. 3 fifths

C. −35
C. negative 3 fifths

D. 3

Answer 1

-18n-4n= 58-2
-22n=56
n=56/-22
n=2.55

Answer 2

I am not sure, but my answer is n= –2,(54).

Explanation:

2 − 18n = 4n + 58

–4n − 18n = (–2) + 58

–22n=56 |:(–22)

n= –2,(54)