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

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Mia
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!

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