SOLUTION: What is 5(n+6)+24=9? I tried to do the problem but started to get confused. Was I going in the right direction with this problem? 5n +30+24=9 -2

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Question 588286: What is 5(n+6)+24=9?
I tried to do the problem but started to get confused. Was I going in the right direction with this problem? 5n +30+24=9
-24. -24
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? I'm lost
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
good 1st step

subtracting 54 (30 and 24) ___ 5n = -45

dividing by 5 ___ n = -9