SOLUTION: How do you solve this equation: 5(4n-4)= -60 ?

Question 115141: How do you solve this equation: 5(4n-4)= -60 ?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation

Distribute

Add 20 to both sides

Combine like terms on the right side

Divide both sides by 20 to isolate n

Divide

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