SOLUTION: I need to know how to solve 5(n-10)=20

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Question 783575: I need to know how to solve 5(n-10)=20
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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5%28n-10%29=20 Start with the given equation.


5n-50=20 Distribute.


5n=20%2B50 Add 50 to both sides.


5n=70 Combine like terms on the right side.


n=%2870%29%2F%285%29 Divide both sides by 5 to isolate n.


n=14 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is n=14