SOLUTION: 3n-5=-8(6+5n)

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Question 173342: 3n-5=-8(6+5n)
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, stanbon:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3n-5=-8%286%2B5n%29 Start with the given equation.


3n-5=-48-40n Distribute.


3n=-48-40n%2B5 Add 5 to both sides.


3n%2B40n=-48%2B5 Add 40n to both sides.


43n=-48%2B5 Combine like terms on the left side.


43n=-43 Combine like terms on the right side.


n=%28-43%29%2F%2843%29 Divide both sides by 43 to isolate n.


n=-1 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the answer is n=-1

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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3n-5=-8(6+5n)
3n-5 = -48-40n
43n = -43
n = -1
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Stan H.