SOLUTION: describe the error in solving the equation and state the correct answer in -8( 5 - n ) = 2

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Question 895859: describe the error in solving the equation and state the correct answer in -8( 5 - n ) = 2
Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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-8*(5 - n ) = 2
-40+8n=2
8n=42
4n=21
n=21/4 or 5 1/4
or
-8*(5 - n ) = 2
5 - n = -2/8
5 - n = -1/4
20/4-n=-1/4
n=21/4 or 5 1/4

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