Question 335501


{{{-4(2n-5)=-8n-20}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-8n+20=-8n-20}}} Distribute.



{{{-8n=-8n-20-20}}} Subtract {{{20}}} from both sides.



{{{-8n+8n=-20-20}}} Add {{{8n}}} to both sides.



{{{0n=-20-20}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{0n=-40}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{0=-40}}} Simplify.



Since this equation is <u><b>never</b></u> true for any n value, this means that there are no solutions.