SOLUTION: What is n in this problem? 7(n-4)-(3-5n)=11n

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Question 654486: What is n in this problem?
7(n-4)-(3-5n)=11n
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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7%28n-4%29-%283-5n%29=11n Start with the given equation.


7n-28%2Bn=11n Distribute.


8n-28=11n Combine like terms on the left side.


8n=11n%2B28 Add 28 to both sides.


8n-11n=28 Subtract 11n from both sides.


-3n=28 Combine like terms on the left side.


n=%2828%29%2F%28-3%29 Divide both sides by -3 to isolate n.


n=-28%2F3 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is n=-28%2F3