Question 678340
3(n+4) = {{{1/2}}}n-8
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multiply the entire equation by 2 to be rid of the fraction
2[3(n+4)] = 2({{{1/2}}})n-2(8)
6(n+4) = n - 16
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distribute the 6
6n + 24 = n - 16
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Group the n variable on the left side alone
6n - n = -16 - 24
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Combine like terms
5n = -40
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Divide both sides by 5 to isolate n
{{{highlight_green(n=-8)}}}

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