Question

How do you solve `3(n - 1) = - 4( n + 5) + 3`?

Answer 1

`n=-2`

Explanation:

`3(n-1)=-4(n+5)+3`

`3n-3=-4n-20+3`

`3n-3=-4n-17`

Combine like terms

`3n+4n=-17+3`

`7n=-14`

`n=-14/7`

`n=-2`