Question

Solve the equation

267=5(8n+4) +7

Answer 1

The answer is 6.

5(8n+4) + 7 = 267 (Rearranging the equation)
40n + 20 + 7 = 267 (According to DMAS rule)
40n + 27 = 267
40n = 267-27
40n = 240
n = 240/40 = 24/4 (Cancelling zeros)
n = 6

Here handwritten solution:

Answer 2

6

Explanation:

267=40n+20+7

267=40n+27

-27 -27

240=40n

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40 40

n=6