Question

4−6n=60−2n
what is n?

Answer 1

-16

Explanation:

Answer 2

n = -14

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

• Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
• Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define equation

4 - 6n = 60 - 2n

Step 2: Solve for n

1. Add 6n to both sides: 4 = 60 + 4n
2. Subtract 60 on both sides: -56 = 4n
3. Divide both sides by 4: -14 = n
4. Rewrite: n = -14

Step 3: Check

Plug in n into the original equation to verify it is a solution.

1. Substitute in n: 4 - 6(-14) = 60 - 2(-14)
2. Multiply: 4 + 84 = 60 + 28
3. Add: 88 = 88

Here we see that 88 does indeed equal 88.

∴ n = -14 is a solution of the equation.