Question

How do you solve `8n - 12= - 12n + 8`?

Answer 1

`n = 1`

Explanation:

`8n - 12 = -12n + 8`

To solve for `n`, we have to make it by itself. First, add `color(blue)(12n)` to both sides of the equation:
`8n - 12 quadcolor(blue)(+quad12n) = -12n + 8 quadcolor(blue)(+quad12n)`

`20n - 12 = 8`

Now add `color(blue)12` to both sides:
`20n - 12 quadcolor(blue)(+quad12) = 8 quadcolor(blue)(+quad12)`

`20n = 20`

Divide both sides by `color(blue)20`:
`(20n)/color(blue)20 = 20/color(blue)20`

Therefore,
`n = 1`

Hope this helps!