Question

How do you solve `-5( - 6n + 5) = - 235`?

Answer 1

`n=-7`

Explanation:

Collect terms in n on one side of the equation and numeric values on the other side.

distribute the bracket on the left side.

`rArr30n-25=-235`

add 25 to both sides.

`30ncancel(-25)cancel(+25)=-235+25`

`rArr30n=-210`

To solve for n, divide both sides by 30

`(cancel(30) n)/cancel(30)=(-210)/30`

`rArrn=-7" is the solution"`