How do you solve #-9( 1+ 6n ) = 207#?

1 Answer
Oct 24, 2016

#n=-4#

Explanation:

The first step is to distribute the bracket.

#rArr-9-54n=207#

add 9 to both sides of the equation.

#cancel(-9)cancel(+9)-54n=207+9#

#rArr-54n=216#

To solve for n, divide both sides by - 54.

#(cancel(-54) n)/cancel(-54)=216/-54#

#rArrn=-4" is the solution"#