How do you solve -100= 5( 4- 6n )?

1 Answer
Apr 23, 2018

4 = n

Explanation:

-100 = 5(4 - 6n)

Use the Distributive Property:
-100 = 5(4 - 6n)
-100 = 20 - 30n

Use the Additive Inverse:
-100 = 20 - 30n
-120 = -30n

Use the Multiplicative Inverse:
-120 = -30n
4 = n

There's your answer!