How do you solve 5( n + 2) = \frac { 3} { 5} ( 5+ 10n)?

1 Answer
May 14, 2018

n = 7

Explanation:

5(n+2)=3/5(5+10n)

The distributive property


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5n+10 = 3+6n

Move the variable terms on one side and the constants on the other side by subtracting 3 on both sides and 5n on both sides.

10-3=6n-5n

7 = n

n = 7